Ilhan Omar joins 'polarizing and dangerous' streamer at campaign event despite Democratic backlash

The story's main factual claims about the Omar–Piker event, the Democratic criticism and Piker's apology were checked. The Craig and Klobuchar statements and the 9/11 apology are backed by other reporting. The 'sold-out' status and Monday timing, the 'cancel' calls and Omar's campaign defense could not be confirmed.

1. Confirmed

   Rep. Angie Craig called Piker's rhetoric "polarizing and dangerous" and said embracing him is "a mistake."

   • Amy Klobuchar, Angie Craig condemn Hasan Piker ahead of Minneapolis event with Ilhan Omar other reporting
2. Confirmed

   Sen. Amy Klobuchar's gubernatorial campaign called a number of Piker's statements "reckless and unacceptable."

   • Amy Klobuchar, Angie Craig condemn Hasan Piker ahead of Minneapolis event with Ilhan Omar other reporting
3. Confirmed

   Omar and state Sen. Omar Fateh are hosting a Minneapolis event with Piker, and other Democratic officials and groups have urged them to cancel.

   • Amy Klobuchar, Angie Craig condemn Hasan Piker ahead of Minneapolis event with Ilhan Omar other reporting
   • Opinion: DFL leaders must condemn Hasan Piker's upcoming appearance in Minneapolis
4. Confirmed

   Piker "later apologized for saying in 2019 that 'America deserved 9/11'."

   • Piker says he could've phrased 'America deserved 9/11' better other reporting
5. Could not confirm

   Omar's campaign defended her decision by pointing to Piker's appeal among younger voters Democrats are trying to turn out.