Hasan Piker, criticized by some Democrats as divisive, joins Ilhan Omar, Omar Fateh for event

(From left) Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and Rep. Ilhan Omar speak with State Sen. Omar Fateh as part of “I’m the Host Now!,” an event hosted at Theatre in the Round in Minneapolis Monday night. Screen capture via Twitch Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. 2026 Election Hub Your ballot, voting information and the latest updates Left-wing livestreamer Hasan Piker and Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar joined DFL state Sen. Omar Fateh on Monday evening for an event some Democrats criticized as divisive. Piker is a self-described democratic-socialist and popular figure with many younger progressives who feel unrepresented by the Democratic Party. He has backed Democratic candidates like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan. Some Democrats, including governor hopeful U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, criticized Piker for past statements they deemed offensive and chided Omar and Fateh for appearing with someone they deem a polarizing figure on the eve of an election. The event billed as “I’m the Host Now!” was held at the Theatre in the Round, a small
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