Trending Now - Rep. Khanna Stands by His Appearance on Hasan Piker's Stream

WHO:

NBC News - Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) is involved in the story.

NBC News - Hasan Piker is identified as a socialist commentator.

WHAT:

NBC News - Rep. Ro Khanna stated he would appear again on Hasan Piker’s livestream despite criticism from some fellow Democrats.

NBC News - Khanna condemned some of Piker’s previous comments that were viewed as antisemitic.

WHEN:

NBC News - The statements were made in 2026.

WHY:

NBC News - Khanna's willingness to appear again on Piker's show is in response to the pushback he received from fellow Democrats.

HOW:

NBC News - Khanna expressed his views during an appearance on "Meet the Press."

(UPDATED April 5, 2026 19:11 UTC)

Rep. Ro Khanna from California announced he would join socialist commentator Hasan Piker's livestream again, despite facing criticism from some of his fellow Democrats. During his appearance on "Meet the Press," Khanna also condemned certain comments made by Piker that were perceived as antisemitic. His decision to continue collaborating with Piker comes as a response to the backlash he received from within his party.