Hasan Minhaj

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Summary

Hasan Minhaj is a comedian, actor, and writer known for The Daily Show, Homecoming King, and Patriot Act. His stand-up draws on his experience as an Indian American Muslim and the child of immigrants, while his political comedy has repeatedly addressed race, immigration, Islamophobia, policing, and government power. He co-wrote a 2015 open letter supporting same-sex marriage, urged the Asian American community to support black Americans after George Floyd’s murder, and publicly pressed the White House to help free Saudi women’s-rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul. His public record includes recurring advocacy on LGBTQ rights, racial justice, and women’s rights, alongside criticism of Donald Trump and his policies.