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Published September 17, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET · Updated September 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET

Piker's 'worse than al-Qaeda' line becomes Democrats' latest headache

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by PJ Media. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Streamer Hasan Piker said the United States is worse than al Qaeda. His remark has created a political problem for Democrats.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 13 d ago, when PJ Media reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 13 d ago from Washington Examiner.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Washington Examiner 13 d ago
Hasan Piker gives Democrats their latest headache after calling US ‘worse’ than al Qaeda ↗
PJ Media 13 d ago
Hasan Piker Goes Rogue, Screws Democrats With America 'Worse' Than Al-Qaeda Comment ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 17, 2:11 PM ET
13 d ago
PJ Media
Hasan Piker Goes Rogue, Screws Democrats With America 'Worse' Than Al-Qaeda Comment ↗
Sep 17, 6:22 PM ET
13 d ago
Washington Examiner
Hasan Piker gives Democrats their latest headache after calling US ‘worse’ than al Qaeda ↗
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