Report: Comedian Hasan Minhaj Fabricated Stories for Stand-Up Routines

The New Yorker published a report exposing how Hasan Minhaj fabricated stories of racial discrimination for his stand-up comedy.

Minhaj admitted to embellishing stories with hyperbole and exaggeration to deliver "emotional truth."

The report debunked specific stories Minhaj told about an FBI informant, an anthrax scare, and a Saudi delegate.

Former staffers said Minhaj dismissed fact-checking and excluded researchers from writing sessions.

Minhaj said he prioritizes "emotional truth" over factual truth when telling stories on stage.