UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker
One of the speakers, Hasan Piker had previously sparked controversy when he reportedly said America deserved 9/11.
UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker
One of the speakers, Hasan Piker had previously sparked controversy when he reportedly said America deserved 9/11.
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