Hasan Piker Draws Fresh 9/11 Scrutiny Over Sept. 12 Front Page as Democrats Debate His Role
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 22
Hasan Piker Draws Fresh 9/11 Scrutiny Over Sept. 12 Front Page as Democrats Debate His Role
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 22
Summary
Viewers spotted what appears to be a framed Sept. 12, 2001 New York Times front page in Hasan Piker’s stream background, with the earliest reviewed broadcast showing it on July 13.
Piker highlighted the display on stream as a “cutie Cinderella newspaper from 9/11,” reviving criticism tied to his 2019 remark that “America deserved 9/11,” which he later called inappropriate.
That renewed backlash landed as Piker’s political profile widened at the July 17-19 College Democrats of America convention, where he attacked Democrats who “compromise” and denounced funding for ICE and Israel.
The appearance triggered pushback from the CDA Jewish Caucus and the Anti-Defamation League, while J Street U said it sponsored the event but had no role in selecting Piker as a surprise guest.
The dispute adds to a broader Democratic argument over whether candidates should embrace Piker’s reach with young voters despite repeated controversies over his rhetoric.