“We cannot be selective in calling out antisemitism.”
Gottheimer supports a congressional resolution condemning Piker's broader rhetoric; the linked resolution specifically cites the Hamas-over-Israel comparison.
- Speaker
- Josh Gottheimer
- Capacity
- U.S. Representative; co-introducer of the resolution
- Observed
- September 9, 2026
- Published here
- September 9, 2026
- Targets
- Hasan Piker
- Classification rationale
- An official statement condemning Piker's rhetoric in a resolution that includes the comparison. The classification is not a claim that Gottheimer's quoted words addressed only this statement.
Surrounding material
Full context
Before the quotation
The release announces a resolution concerning rhetoric by Piker and Candace Owens.
After the quotation
Gottheimer says influential voices should be called out when they spread conspiracy theories, promote terrorism, or dehumanize Jewish people. The linked resolution lists multiple Piker statements, including this comparison.
Evidence
Complete source record
First-party congressional release announcing a resolution concerning Piker and Candace Owens. Gottheimer's quotation addresses antisemitism and influential voices broadly; the linked resolution specifically includes Piker's Hamas-over-Israel comparison. This source does not support treating Gottheimer's statement as addressing only that comparison.