Streamer mocks ICE injuries at Omar campaign event

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 20:20 · Archive

Hasan Piker mocked injured Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at a Minneapolis campaign event with Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker sparked controversy by mocking Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents injured during Operation Metro Surge at a Minneapolis event on Monday night, where he shared the stage with Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Recalling the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown, Piker said he thought agents must be 'extra racist' to work in frigid winter temperatures. He mocked one injured agent, saying 'A lot of hip bones were broken. Officer Martinez down,' while the crowd laughed. Piker also told Democratic socialist Omar Fateh, who hosted the sold-out event, that he was inspired by the 'solidarity' and 'mutual aid' following the deployment of ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents to Minnesota.

The appearance drew immediate criticism from fellow Minnesota Democrats. Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar publicly condemned Piker, though Omar's campaign defended her decision to attend the event as a means to mobilise young voters ahead of the following week's midterm elections. Piker has previously made controversial statements, including claiming 'America deserved 9/11,' and has faced accusations of antisemitism over remarks on Israel and Hamas.

How it is being reported

• Ilhan Omar slammed over Hasan Piker event as members of her own party revolt over 'Jew-hater'Ilhan Omar is facing a growing backlash from members of her own party over her decision to appear alongside controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker.Daily Mail · 28 Oct, 20:07
• Hasan Piker sparks backlash after mocking ‘funny’ ICE agent injuries at Ilhan Omar eventHasan Piker sparked outrage for mocking injured ICE agents at a Minneapolis event with Rep. Ilhan Omar, drawing condemnation from DHS.New York Post · 28 Oct, 19:02

In this story: Hasan Piker · Ilhan Omar · Angie Craig · Amy Klobuchar · Omar Fateh · Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Minneapolis · Minnesota

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