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Hasan Piker says 'pound for pound' US commits more terrorism than al-Qaeda

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Newest development Sep 18, 2026 · 3 reportsHasan Piker calls Bin Laden a ‘spoiled brat,’ labels 9/11 ‘blowback’

Progressive pundit Hasan Piker argued that the U.S. commits more terrorism around the world than the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda, comments that are sparking backlash from both Republicans and Democrats. "You once said that America is the top dog in terrorism.

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  1. Just the News

    Hasan Piker says US military commits more acts of terrorism than Al Qaeda (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Michigan Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, had Piker campaign for him in the primary, and Piker's controversial comments have been the basis for Republican attacks on El-Sayed.

  2. Axios

    Hasan Piker on "The Axios Show": America worse than al-Qaida "pound for pound" (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker tells Axios he believes America conducts more terrorism in the world than al-Qaeda, the terror network that carried out the 9/11 attacks. "Pound for pound as far as the number of deaths, yes," Piker said in an exclusive interview for a new episode of "The…

  3. New York Post

    Far-left streamer Hasan Piker says US commits ‘pound for pound’ more terrorism than Al Qaeda (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Far-left streamer Hasan Piker argued in an interview published Thursday that the US military has committed more terrorism than Al Qaeda, the Islamist network behind the 9/11 attacks.

  4. Revolver News

  5. Washington Examiner

    Hasan Piker declares US worse ‘pound for pound’ than al Qaeda as he goes on media blitz (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Hasan Piker added to his vault of controversial statements on Thursday, calling the United States “worse” than al Qaeda, the radical Islamist terrorism network that carried out the 9/11 attacks. Piker said that “pound for pound, as far as the number of deaths, yes,” when asked whether he believes th…

  6. The National Pulse

    DSA-Backed Hasan Piker Claims America is Responsible for More Terrorism Than Al-Qaeda. (opens The National Pulse)

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    The National Pulse's feed description

    Far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, an ally of far-left Democrat Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, has claimed that the United States has committed more terrorism than al-Qaeda.

  7. Not The Bee

    Democrat darling Hasan Piker tells Axios that America is worse than Al-Qaeda (opens Not The Bee)

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    Not The Bee's feed description

    Yeah, it's about time we get these commies out of here.

  8. Townhall

  9. PJ Media

  10. Breitbart News

    Hasan Piker Claims America Is Worse than Al-Qaeda, Has 'Caused Tremendous Terror All Around the World' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Far-left commentator and Marxist Hasan Piker claimed recently that America is worse than the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda.

  11. The Hill

    Hasan Piker says 'pound for pound' US commits more terrorism than al-Qaeda (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Progressive pundit Hasan Piker argued that the U.S. commits more terrorism around the world than the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda, comments that are sparking backlash from both Republicans and Democrats. "You once said that America is the top dog in terrorism.

  12. Hot Air

  13. Washington Examiner

    Piker lashes out over fallout from saying US is ‘worse’ than al Qaeda (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Hasan Piker on Thursday struck back at critics who condemned him for saying the United States is worse than the al Qaeda terrorist network, claiming that Republicans and “the elites” are terrorizing people with “Gestapo” force.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Hasan Piker gives Democrats their latest headache after calling US ‘worse’ than al Qaeda (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Hasan Piker’s media blitz is throwing Senate Democrats their latest curveball after declaring the United States “worse” than al Qaeda, renewing scrutiny of the controversial and far-left Twitch streamer’s ties to party candidates.

  15. The Daily Signal

    Piker: US Worst Terrorists Than Al-Qaeda (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Just days after America commemorated the 9/11 attacks that killed 3,000 of its citizens, influencer Hasan Piker declared the United States a greater purveyor of terrorism than the ones who did the deed.

  16. Washington Examiner

    What Hasan Piker’s Axios interview shows about his preparedness to wade further into politics (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Hasan Piker has spent tens of thousands of hours talking before his massive online audience, but a nearly hourlong interview with Axios put the leftist streamer in a less familiar position: being confronted with his own words without control of the conversation.

  17. Louder With Crowder

    Hasan Piker, the conscience of the Democrat Party, declares America WORSE than Al-Qaeda (opens Louder With Crowder)

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    Louder With Crowder's feed description

    Watch Louder with Crowder every weekday at 11:00 AM Eastern, only on Rumble Premium ! Check out our Election 2026 Dashboard to keep track ot the upcoming midterms! America was founded on the idea that people are born with inherent rights and that the primary duty of government is to protect those ri…

  18. Fox News

    Hasan Piker calls Bin Laden a ‘spoiled brat,’ labels 9/11 ‘blowback’ in Axios interview (opens Fox News)

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    Hasan Piker called Osama bin Laden a "spoiled brat" and labeled 9/11 blowback for U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and Afghanistan.

  19. Newsweek

    What Is Terrorism? Hasan Piker's Controversial Al-Qaeda Remarks Dissected (opens Newsweek)

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    Piker set off a political firestorm after saying the United States has killed more people than al-Qaeda "pound for pound."

  20. New York Post

    Hasan Piker calls Bin Laden a ‘spoiled brat,’ labels 9/11 ‘blowback’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Speaking with Axios, Piker discussed bin Laden's remarks about why he targeted the United States: US support of Israel, American oil policies and US bases in the Middle East.

  21. Revolver News

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