Abdul El-Sayed Says He's Spoken with Jeremy Moss After Hasan Piker's Comments

Updated on: August 27, 2026 / 8:29 PM EDT / CBS Detroit

Abdul El-Sayed Says He's Spoken with Jeremy Moss After Hasan Piker's Comments

TL;DR

  • Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan's U.S. Senate race, called for Democrats to unite for the 2026 midterm elections.
  • El-Sayed addressed controversy after streamer Hasan Piker, who campaigned with him, made critical comments about Israel and Jewish Americans, and criticized state Sen. Jeremy Moss.
  • Moss, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's 11th Congressional District, responded critically to Piker's remarks.
  • El-Sayed stated that only he and his campaign spokespeople represent the campaign and confirmed no further campaign events with Piker are planned.
  • He also confirmed contact with Moss and addressed Rep. Hilary Scholten's reservations about him due to the Piker controversy, encouraging party unity.