Abdul El-Sayed’s political momentum is facing a firestorm after his association with streamer Hasan Piker, whose 2019 comments about 9/11 sparked backlash—now being weaponized by opponents. While El-Sayed calls the remark “dumb,” he hasn’t fully disavowed Piker, fueling Republican attacks and voter concerns that his platform is too radical. With 54% of voters wary of his ideas and a razor-thin primary win, El-Sayed’s campaign must navigate this delicate terrain—or risk losing ground in the general election.

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