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 Representative Ritchie Torres, who accused him of promoting antisemitic and anti-American content. While the backlash hasn’t been as intense this time, many online are raising concerns about increasing government scrutiny of political speech. For Hasan, the experience raises larger questions about whether this is part of a broader effort to stifle dissent under the guise of national security.
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