Kat Abughazaleh
Kat Abughazaleh | |
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Abughazaleh in 2025 | |
| Born | Katherine Marie Abughazaleh March 24, 1999 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Other names | Kat Abu |
| Education | George Washington University (BA) |
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| Employer | Media Matters for America (formerly) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Movement | Progressivism |
| Partner | Ben Collins |
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| Page | |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Followers | 311.4 thousand |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Subscribers | 151 thousand |
| Views | 13.7 million |
| Last updated: February 26, 2026 | |
| Website | Campaign website |
Katherine Marie Abughazaleh (born March 24, 1999), known professionally as Kat Abu, is an American journalist, social media influencer, and political commentator. Abughazaleh rose to prominence while working at Media Matters for America, where she gained popularity for her criticism of Fox News personality Tucker Carlson. Abughazaleh's writing has been published by Mother Jones and The New Republic. A progressive Democrat, she is a candidate for the 2026 United States House of Representatives election in Illinois's 9th congressional district.