Democrats try to divorce themselves from a toxic Hasan Piker

Published August 29, 2026 6:00am ET | Updated August 29, 2026 9:06am ET



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His name is Ro Khanna, and he’s a Democratic congressman representing California’s 17th district in Silicon Valley. Khanna will likely run for president as a long shot for the party nomination, and as a result, he’s attempting to reach as many voters as possible.

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