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Texas University Event Sparks Democratic Divide
Hasan Piker's Texas event ignites partisan backlash.
In brief
Hasan Piker's Texas event ignites partisan backlash. University Democrats' planned event with controversial streamer Hasan Piker drew criticism from Texas lawmakers and Democrats over his anti-Israel and anti-9/11 rhetoric. Originally reported by Fox News.
University Democrats
University Democrats at UT Austin planned a Sept 30 event with Hasan Piker.
Hasan Piker
Piker hosts incendiary streams with anti-Israel and anti-9/11 views.
Texas Lawmakers
Texas lawmakers condemned Piker's event as a threat to Jewish students.
“Jewish students at UT should not be made to feel targeted or unsafe on their own campus.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Abbott's press secretary called Piker a terrorist sympathizer.
“Terrorist sympathizers have no place in Texas.”
Piker's Response
Piker claimed the event cancellation violates the 1st amendment.
“it's a public university. this is a direct violation of the 1st amendment.”
Democratic Divide
Democrats clash over Piker's role in party strategy.
The bottom line
University Democrats' planned event with controversial streamer Hasan Piker drew criticism from Texas lawmakers and Democrats over his anti-Israel and anti-9/11 rhetoric.
