Rep. Hillary Scholten Criticizes Hasan Piker's Remarks on American Jews and Israel

Rep. Hillary Scholten, a Democrat from Michigan, has criticized Twitch streamer Hasan Piker for his comments regarding American Jews' support for Israel. Scholten described Piker's remarks as 'talk of violence' directed at Jewish Michigan state Senator Jeremy Moss. In a statement released on Monday, Scholten called Piker 'a hack who thrives on hate' and condemned his rhetoric as unacceptable. Piker responded by labeling Scholten an 'Israel 1st congresswoman' and suggested her focus on him was an attempt to distract from her political issues. Piker has gained visibility in Michigan's political landscape, supporting Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who recently won a primary election. El-Sayed, while not condemning Piker outright, emphasized his commitment to combating antisemitism and stated that Piker does not represent his campaign. The American Jewish Committee also criticized Piker's comments, asserting that they endanger Jewish individuals and officials. Piker's remarks included a warning to American Jews about potential violence if they continue to support Israel. He made these comments during a livestream while displaying an image of Moss. Moss has denied claims that he stated his campaign's purpose was to ensure support for Israel, calling the circulating audio clip manipulated and false. He urged against spreading disinformation that undermines democracy.