Texas Congressman
Compared on: Hasan Piker
THE CLAIM · SEP 25, 2026
“the United States deserved 9-11”
As reported by Laura Ingraham · Read the post
THE RECORD · AUG 23, 2019
“No, I didn't say Americans deserve 9-11. I said America deserves 9-11.”
The Young Turks · Hasan Piker Addresses Online Comments · automated transcript · Listen at 3:10
LATER SAID · AUG 23, 2019
“Yes, I should have used more precise and better use of the language there.”
The Young Turks · Hasan Piker Addresses Online Comments · automated transcript · Listen at 3:40
RECORD AGREES
In a 2019 interview, the recorded response distinguished “Americans” from “America” and acknowledged saying America deserved 9-11. Later in that interview, the recorded response said the language should have been more precise.
