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Piker says he could've phrased 'America deserved 9/11' better

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Newest development Aug 11, 2026 · 2 reportsRolling Stone Hearts Pompous Piker And His Claptrap Commie Imagemaxxing

Hasan Piker, a left-wing commentator with a large following on the streaming platform Twitch, recently said he could’ve phrased the statement “America deserved 9/11” in a better way but held firm to his frequent use of "pejoratives" to describe ethno-racial supremacist groups.

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  1. Piker says he could've phrased 'America deserved 9/11' better

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    Rolling Stone Hearts Pompous Piker And His Claptrap Commie Imagemaxxing

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  1. Townhall

  2. BizPac Review

    Hasan Piker gets a Rolling Stone makeover critics aren’t buying (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Some news organizations are pushing back on Democratic candidates with ties to progressive streamer Hasan Piker, but others are taking a different route. Rolling Stone published a […]

  3. The Daily Wire

    Rolling Stone Hearts Pompous Piker And His Claptrap Commie Imagemaxxing (opens The Daily Wire)

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    The Daily Wire's feed description

    Should We Be Afraid Of Hasan Piker? No, that gives the Twitch streamer too much power. But would I rather share a cave with a colony of rabid bats than share a room with him? Absolutely. Every single time.

  4. The Hill

    Piker says he could've phrased 'America deserved 9/11' better (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Hasan Piker, a left-wing commentator with a large following on the streaming platform Twitch, recently said he could’ve phrased the statement “America deserved 9/11” in a better way but held firm to his frequent use of "pejoratives" to describe ethno-racial supremacist groups.

  5. Breitbart News

    Hasan Piker Says Issue with 'America Deserved 9/11' was Wording, Not Content (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Anti-American streamer Hasan Piker said he "should have phrased things better" discussing his viral comments that America deserved 9/11 on Mehdi Hasan's podcast two weeks ago.

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