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Pritzker sidesteps question on Democrats distancing from Hasan Piker

During a Sunday national interview, Gov. J.B. Pritzker sidestepped a question about whether the Democratic Party should distance itself from controversial influencer Hasan Piker.

Published Sep 21, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Appearing on a national news program Sunday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker avoided directly answering whether the Democratic Party should toss aside controversial influencer Hasan Piker, who is known for inflammatory commentary. The brief exchange highlighted questions about how party leaders respond to high-profile, polarizing online figures.