Mai Vang
Role at the time: Sacramento City Council member and candidate for California's 7th Congressional District
Defended or excused
Statement summary
Asked jokingly by Piker whether she disavows him, Vang says she joined because he is part of the movement and that it will take everyone to transform the country.
“I'm here because, Hasan, you are also part of the movement. This is going to take all of us to transform this country”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Mai Vang campaign X post with her answer on Hasan Piker's stream · Mai VangPost text and video
Post from Vang's campaign account on October 14, 2026. It says Piker jokingly asked Vang whether she disavows him and quotes her answer from the stream, with a video clip.
Why we used this label
The case looks at Vang's decision to appear on Piker's livestream to raise money for her campaign. Vang explains and defends her appearance, so we labeled it a defense.