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Abdul El-Sayed just clinched the Michigan Senate primary, setting up a showdown with GOP’s Mike Rogers — but the real firestorm erupted after Twitch streamer Hasan Piker unleashed a fiery defense of El-Sayed, calling critics Islamophobic and demanding they “get in line.” While El-Sayed himself pushed for unity, praising opponent Haley Stevens as a public servant, Piker framed the race as a moral crusade against divisive voices. His argument? Primary opponents unfairly smeared El-Sayed, so now it’s time to rally behind him — not debate his electability. The fallout ignited debate across the political spectrum: from Moms Demand Action condemning Piker’s tone to ex-White House staffer Rob Flaherty urging El-Sayed to ignore the noise and focus on beating Rogers. As the general election looms, this clash reveals how deep party divisions run — even after victory.

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