El-Sayed and Piker Under Fire | San Antonio News

Abdul El-Sayed’s political momentum is facing a firestorm after his association with streamer Hasan Piker, whose 2019 comments about 9/11 sparked backlash—now being weaponized by opponents. While El-Sayed calls the remark “dumb,” he hasn’t fully disavowed Piker, fueling Republican attacks and voter concerns that his platform is too radical. With 54% of voters wary of his ideas and a razor-thin primary win, El-Sayed’s campaign must navigate this delicate terrain—or risk losing ground in the general election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1dd825099610b784