A far-left internet star just told a cheering Milwaukee crowd that “a Republican will never be elected in this state ever again” if his movement wins in Wisconsin.
Story Snapshot
- Hasan Piker campaigned in Milwaukee with Francesca Hong and Rep. Ilhan Omar, pushing a hard-left agenda.
- Piker vowed that once their “movement” is done, Republicans will never win in Wisconsin again.
- Hong, a democratic socialist, has used Piker’s audience to raise big money and youth support.
- The rally shows how national socialist activists are targeting Midwestern swing states under President Trump.
Milwaukee rally puts far-left politics on Wisconsin’s main stage
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong held a major rally at South Milwaukee High School on August 2, sharing the stage with Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar and left-wing streamer Hasan Piker. Local coverage described Hong as the front-runner in the Democratic primary, with polls showing her leading the field for governor. The crowd was loud and excited as all three pushed a message of aggressive change to Wisconsin politics, focused on labor, healthcare, and police.
Reporters noted that the rally capped weeks of online work between Hong and Piker, who had already teamed up on his popular livestream. In late June, Hong appeared in Piker’s Los Angeles studio for a stream featuring Milwaukee’s socialist history, campaign merchandise, and casual conversation. During that stream, Hong raised more than $57,000 ahead of a key fundraising deadline, showing how internet activism can move real money into state races. That same digital strategy set the stage for Piker’s trip to Wisconsin.
Piker’s vow: “A Republican will never be elected in this state ever again”
During his Milwaukee speech, Piker told the crowd that their organizing would reshape Wisconsin, declaring, “A Republican will never be elected in this state ever again, once our movement is done.” He framed Wisconsin and Michigan as places that “are not swing states” in his view, arguing they were turned into battlegrounds because leaders “left you behind.” He called for a working-class movement that would punish politicians who, in his words, put bosses ahead of workers or “pay-wall” healthcare.
Coverage from national outlets stressed that Piker’s comments were not a slip but part of his broader message. At the rally, he urged attendees to run up the numbers for Hong in the August 11 primary and then defeat Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in the general election. He told the crowd that they would prove the movement’s strength by backing Hong and pushing policy that matched his left-wing economic and social views. The tone was triumphal, aiming to make conservatives feel shut out of the state’s future.
Hong’s campaign embraces controversial influencer and online cash
Hong’s team has been open about why they brought Piker to Wisconsin, saying he came to “help mobilize volunteers, reach voters and encourage more young people to participate in the political process.” Her campaign sees his influence as a way to boost turnout, especially among younger, very liberal voters who follow him online. Earlier this summer, her appearance on his stream showed that this strategy could deliver money quickly, with the $57,000 haul coming from his audience.
However, Piker’s record is deeply controversial. He once said America “deserved” the September 11 terrorist attacks, a comment widely condemned and later framed by him as a critique of United States foreign policy. Critics also point to his past rhetoric that they describe as antisemitic and anti-American. By choosing to stand with Piker and Ilhan Omar at a high-profile rally, Hong signaled that she is comfortable tying her gubernatorial bid to some of the farthest-left voices in national politics.
What this means for Wisconsin conservatives under President Trump
For Wisconsin conservatives, Piker’s promise that Republicans will “never” win again in the state is a clear warning. His words show how far-left activists view swing states: not as places for fair debate, but as targets for permanent one-party rule if their organizing succeeds. Hong’s leading position in the Democratic primary, backed by national socialist figures and online fundraising, means this is not just talk on social media but a real campaign to take the governor’s office.
The Democrat Party keeps telling us the lunatics are “just the fringe.”
Sure. And a dumpster fire is just a goddamn scented candle, you absolute clowns.
Look at the shit-stained bench they’re building: millionaire socialists preaching sacrifice while they live like kings,…
— Flopping Aces (@FloppingAces) August 4, 2026
Under President Trump, federal policy still favors energy freedom, secure borders, and law-and-order priorities. But state leaders control key areas like policing, education standards, and election rules. If Wisconsin elects a democratic socialist governor who campaigns with people who say America “deserved” 9/11, conservatives can expect aggressive fights over gun rights, school content, police funding, and business regulation. The Milwaukee rally is a reminder that the Left is working hard, on the ground and online, to lock down swing states for years to come.
Sources:
wisn.com, vernonreporter.com, youtube.com, wpr.org
