Hasan Piker celebrates America being 'closer than ever' to socialism as he backs NYC candidates
Hasan Piker, a Twitch streamer, endorsed two socialist candidates in a Brooklyn rally ahead of New York's June 23 primary. He said their potential election would bring the United States closer to socialism. The candidates, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, run for a congressional seat in Queens and Brooklyn.
- ▪Hasan Piker publicly supported State Assemblywoman Claire Valdez and activist Darializa Avila Chevalier at a rally organized by the New York chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- ▪Piker argued that electing the two far‑left candidates would move the country nearer to socialism and urged disciplined organizing among supporters.
- ▪Both candidates advocate abolishing ICE, raising taxes on the wealthy, and advancing the Palestinian cause if elected to Congress.
- ▪The race concerns a House seat being vacated by retiring Representative Nydia Velazquez in a deep‑blue district of Queens and Brooklyn.
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Politics Hasan Piker celebrates America being 'closer than ever' to socialism as he backs NYC candidates Piker praised Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier as 'giants' of the socialist movement at a Brooklyn rally By Adam Pack Fox News Published June 13, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Controversial streamer Hasan Piker says two far-left candidates’ primary wins would bring US closer to socialism Controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker threw his support behind House candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, arguing their election to Congress would help advance socialist policies.
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