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Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has grown visibly frustrated with persistent media inquiries regarding his association with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker.
As the general election approaches, El-Sayed is seeking to redirect public attention toward policy issues such as grocery prices and healthcare, rather than continuing to address the streamer's controversial remarks.
The tension between the two has been a focal point of the campaign since April 2026, when they appeared together at a campus event.
Prior to the appearance, El-Sayed posted a video explaining his rationale for engaging with Piker, arguing that the streamer reaches voters who feel excluded from traditional political channels.
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