El-Sayed tries to put the Hasan Piker debate behind him as midterms approach

Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has faced backlash for months over his relationship with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who is known for his controversial rhetoric. The candidate has yet to disavow Piker and now seems to be tiring of the questions, looking to shift focus to the issues that he says are really at the heart of the race.

El-Sayed's relationship with Piker was scrutinized before the two of them appeared at a campaign event in April 2026. On March 30, El-Sayed...