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Compared on: Hasan Piker's own words
THE CLAIM · NOV 8, 2026
Hasan Piker said “suggested that America deserved 9/11”
As reported by Shannon Bream · Read the post
EARLIER · AUG 12, 2026
“America deserved 9/11”
The Hill · reported Aug 12, 2026 · Read
LATER SAID · 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
“I was simply referencing the fact that all of the foreign policy decisions and our arming of insurgent groups in the region and our efforts in destabilizing the Middle East. have a direct consequence, a boomerang effect rather, if you will, in causing 9-11.”
The Young Turks · Hasan Piker Addresses Online Comments · automated transcript · Listen at 1:00
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 2026 Fox News post, the statement was attributed to Piker. In a 2019 interview, Piker acknowledged saying America deserved 9/11, explained that he was referring to foreign policy consequences, and said he should have used more precise language.
