Hasan Minhaj Claps Back at New Yorker's "Psycho" Portrayal

Comedian Hasan Minhaj responds to allegations made in a New Yorker article, denying claims of fabrications in his stand-up routines. Minhaj apologizes to anyone who felt betrayed or hurt by his comedy, stating that he made artistic choices to address larger issues affecting him and his community. He disputes the way the article portrayed certain stories and asserts that racism, FBI surveillance, and threats to his family did occur. The New Yorker stands by their reporting, stating that their piece was carefully fact-checked and based on interviews with multiple sources. Minhaj vows to be more thoughtful about sticking to the facts in his storytelling going forward.
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