Hillary Scholten is a U.S. representative for Michigan's Third Congressional District and an attorney. Before entering Congress, she worked on immigration and civil-rights matters at the U.S. Department of Justice and previously worked in social services.
Case
A livestream passage prompted disagreement over whether Piker warned that conflating Jewish identity with Israel could fuel antisemitic violence, or instead blamed and implicitly threatened American Jews.
Role at the time: U.S. representative for Michigan's Third Congressional District, issuing an official statement
Responding to
Hasan Piker’s remarks about American Jews, Israel, and antisemitic violence
"It's dangerous for everyone. […] It has no place in Michigan, and no place in our country."
The official release explicitly rejects the specific remarks, characterizes them as dangerous and calls for public condemnation.
Statement dates: August 24, 2026
Statement dates: August 24, 2026
Statement dates: August 24, 2026
