Hasan Piker on political violence, Israel and why he praises China | The Axios Show

Hasan Piker sits down with Axios national political correspondent Alex Thompson for a wide-ranging conversation about political violence, Israel, China and his influence on the American left.

Piker addresses some of his most controversial rhetoric, his relationships with Democratic politicians and why, despite his criticism of the U.S., he says he still believes in the promise of America.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Hasan Piker on controversy and provocation
4:46 - His influence on Democratic politics
8:58 - Should Israel remain a U.S. ally?
9:49 - AOC and the 2028 election
10:59 - “America deserved 9/11”
16:45 - Should Iran be free to build nuclear weapons?
19:12 - Is America worse than al-Qaeda?
21:38 - Why Piker says he still believes in America
22:31 - Charlie Kirk and political violence
25:20 - Piker confronted with his violent rhetoric
29:34 - Does his rhetoric incite violence?
30:14 - Is political violence ever justified?
31:40 - Israel, fascism and violence
35:51 - What America can learn from China
37:50 - Would Piker move to China?
39:16 - What he admires about China
44:47 - Does Piker admire Mao?
46:07 - China, Israel and accusations of a double standard
55:17 - Who Piker is voting for?