Progressive Streamer Hasan Piker Sparks Outrage After Detention by U.S. Customs Agents
http://youtu.be/731_05vmBv4 Progressive political streamer Hasan Piker, known online as HasanAbi, was recently detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after returning from France, despite being a U.S. citizen and a Global Entry member. Piker shared details of the incident on a livestream, explaining he was held for two hours and questioned about his political views, content, and previous Twitch bans. His experience echoes a growing number of TikTok videos from U.S.-based political influencers — particularly those critical of former President Trump — who report being similarly detained and questioned while traveling. The incident comes shortly after Piker faced backlash for comments made on Twitch, which led to a one-day ban and scrutiny from members of Congress, including Represen...
