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Why some Democrats want to shut off Hasan Piker’s ‘megaphone’

The popular streamer’s rise as a Democratic influencer coincides with the party’s long search for a path out of the wilderness.

Published March 28, 2026, 3:05 PM

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Why some Democrats want to shut off Hasan Piker’s ‘megaphone’

The popular streamer’s rise as a Democratic influencer coincides with the party’s long search for a path out of the wilderness.

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