Hasan Piker Backs 2 NYC House Candidates to Push Socialism Before June 23 Primary
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 13
Hasan Piker Backs 2 NYC House Candidates to Push Socialism Before June 23 Primary
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 13
Summary
At a Brooklyn rally Thursday, Hasan Piker endorsed Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, saying their election to Congress would move the country closer to socialism.
The two Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates support abolishing ICE, raising taxes on the wealthy and advancing the Palestinian cause, and both are running in New York City districts ahead of the June 23 primary.
Valdez is seeking the open seat of retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez in Queens and Brooklyn, while Avila Chevalier is challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat in Upper Manhattan and the West Bronx.
Their campaigns already have backing from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Justice Democrats, though Avila Chevalier has drawn scrutiny over past posts on Israel, borders and Democratic leaders.
Piker cast the races as part of a broader socialist push in New York, even as some candidates he previously supported — including Saikat Chakrabarti — have lost primaries.