Hillary Scholten condemns Hasan Piker's remarks about American Jews
Hillary ScholtenU.S. representative for Michigan's Third Congressional District, issuing an official statement
Hillary Scholten condemns Piker's remarks about American Jews and his naming of Jeremy Moss, calling the rhetoric dangerous and urging others to challenge it.
“It's dangerous for everyone. […] It has no place in Michigan, and no place in our country.”
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Hasan Piker’s August 20 remarks and Larry Klayman’s lawsuit
Hasan Piker’s August 20 remarks about American Jews and Israel prompted disagreement over whether he was warning about antisemitic violence or implicitly threatening Jews. Larry Klayman later filed a civil lawsuit seeking more than $150 million over the remarks.
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Official House press release explicitly condemning Piker's comments about American Jews and his naming of Jeremy Moss. August 24 is the displayed release date. The release's characterization of Piker is Scholten's position, not our finding about intent.
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Scholten's official House release responds to Piker's discussion of American Jews who support Israel and his on-screen reference to Michigan politician Jeremy Moss.
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The bracketed ellipsis omits a sentence urging others to condemn the rhetoric; the retained words are verbatim. Scholten's characterization of Piker's intent remains her position, not our determination. This is older material newly added to the record, not a September 10 response.
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The official release explicitly rejects the specific remarks, characterizes them as dangerous and calls for public condemnation.
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