Hasan Piker Faces Criticism Ahead of Cornell Appearance

WHO:

Fox News - Hasan Piker, a controversial Twitch streamer.

Fox News - William Jacobson, Cornell Law Professor and director of the Securities Law Clinic.

Fox News - Grinspoon Hillel at Cornell, a Jewish student organization.

NY Post - Jewish people, referred to by Piker as "hysterical" and "ridiculous."

WHAT:

Fox News - Piker is scheduled to speak at Cornell University as part of the "Students Not Bombs" campaign.

Fox News - The event is hosted by Cornell's chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA), and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP).

Fox News - Critics, including Hillel, have called Piker's commentary "repulsive."

NY Post - Piker described himself as "Rush Limbaugh for Zoomers."

WHERE:

Fox News - Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.

NY Post - New York, where Piker is due to attend a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

WHEN:

Fox News - The event at Cornell University is scheduled for September 24.

NY Post - Piker is due to attend a protest on Thursday (exact date not specified).

WHY:

Fox News - Critics argue that Piker's presence reflects deeper issues in campus culture and a "campaign of intimidation" by anti-Israel groups.

Fox News - Jacobson hopes Piker's appearance will lead to an "honest conversation" about political polarization on campus.

HOW:

Fox News - Cornell University stated that guest speakers invited by student groups undergo a thorough review to ensure events can be hosted safely.

(UPDATED September 25, 2026 10:58 UTC)

Hasan Piker, a controversial Twitch streamer, is set to speak at Cornell University as part of the "Students Not Bombs" campaign, hosted by several student organizations including Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace. Critics, including the Jewish student organization Grinspoon Hillel, have labeled Piker's remarks as "repulsive," while Cornell Law Professor William Jacobson hopes the event will spark an "honest conversation" about political polarization on campus. Piker, who has described himself as "Rush Limbaugh for Zoomers," is also expected to attend a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later this week.