Hasan Piker sparks backlash after mocking ‘funny’ ICE agent injuries at Ilhan Omar event

Far-left streamer Hasan Piker sparked online controversy after he mocked the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents injured in Operation Metro Surge during a campaign event alongside Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Monday night.

Recalling his time in Minnesota amid protests over the Trump administration’s federal immigration crackdown, Piker said he thought agents must be “extra racist” to be out in frigid winter temperatures and mocked one of them who was injured as the crowd laughed along.

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Piker has joined several prominent Democrats on their campaign trails, emerging as a polarizing figure within the Democratic Party that some are embracing while others are rejecting.Far-left streamer Hasan Piker sparked online controversy after he mocked the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents injured in Operation Metro Surge during a campaign event. Sportsfile via Getty Images

He has made national headlines for past rhetoric, including his claim that “America deserved 9/11,” and has faced accusations of antisemitism over his remarks on Israel and Hamas.

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Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., publicly condemned Piker, while other Minnesota Democrats called for the event to be canceled as voters prepare to head to the polls ahead of next week’s midterm elections. Omar’s campaign backed her decision to attend to mobilize young voters.Recalling his time in Minnesota amid protests over the Trump administration’s federal immigration crackdown, Piker said he thought agents must be “extra racist” to be out in frigid winter temperatures. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Piker also told Fateh that he was inspired by the “solidarity” and “mutual aid” following the deployment of thousands of ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents to Minnesota. Protests resulted in multiple arrests, objects and fireworks thrown at law enforcement and the disruption of a church service. Two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were killed during interactions with federal law enforcement.

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Piker, who streams his commentary on Twitch, called Republicans “terrorists” during the event, and Omar referred to the party as the “pedophile protection party.”Piker also told Fateh that he was inspired by the “solidarity” and “mutual aid” following the deployment of thousands of ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents to Minnesota. REUTERSProtests resulted in multiple arrests, objects and fireworks thrown at law enforcement. Two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were killed by federal law enforcement. REUTERS

Conservatives on social media quickly condemned Piker’s comments.

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In another post on X, Crucible Updates wrote, “Hasan watched federal agents get hurt and his takeaway was ‘funny compilations… a lot of hip bones were broken.’ Millions of young women take their politics from this guy. Let that sink in.”

“WTF?!” Gina Milan, a conservative media personality, posted on X.

“This guy is America’s biggest cancer. Just another Nepo baby,” Kevin Smith, host of Loud Majority Live, posted on X.“This guy is America’s biggest cancer. Just another Nepo baby,” Kevin Smith, host of Loud Majority Live, posted. Twitch/@hasanabi

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“They should be thanking our law enforcement for removing these dangerous criminals from Minnesota—NOT vilifying law enforcement,” the spokesperson wrote. “While these people smear ICE, law enforcement is arresting criminals and saving countless American lives.”

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“Politicians and activists must turn the temperature down and tone down their rhetoric,” the spokesperson wrote.

Omar is running against former state trooper John Nagel and independent candidate DeVelle Jackson in the upcoming midterm elections for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District.

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