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Hasan Piker claims US commits more terrorism than al-Qaeda

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Popular streamer Hasan Piker stated in an interview that the United States conducts more terrorism globally than al-Qaeda, citing U.S. actions in Iran. Piker, who has faced criticism for past statements, clarified that his remarks are analytical and not justifications for violence. His controversial views have been leveraged by political opponents against Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in a Michigan Senate race. AI

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Hasan Piker claims US commits more terrorism than al-Qaeda

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Thompson ·

    Hasan Piker on "The Axios Show": America worse than al-Qaida "pound for pound"

    <p><em>LOS ANGELES</em> — Left-wing streamer <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/31/el-sayed-rogers-piker-jewish-antisemitism" target="_blank">Hasan Piker</a> tells Axios he believes America conducts more terrorism in the world than al-Qaeda, the terror network that carried ou…

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