Popular Turkish-American streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker has been banned from the streaming platform Twitch after making a shocking statement about Senator Rick Scott from Florida. During a live stream, Piker said people should “kill Rick Scott,” accusing him of being involved in “the largest Medicare fraud in U.S. history.”
Following the backlash, Piker’s Twitch channel is now offline, showing a message that reads, “This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s Community Guidelines or Terms of Service.”
Piker later apologized on social media, saying, “I’m sorry! I’ll choose my words more carefully next time. If Mike Johnson cares about Medicare fraud, he should call for strong punishment against Senator Scott, who has done the most Medicare fraud in U.S. history!” He backed up his claims by sharing documents about Rick Scott’s company, which had to pay over $1 billion in fines due to fraud.
In a follow-up comment, Piker also criticized those who defended his ban and mentioned concerns about free speech.
Who is Hasan Piker?
Hasan Piker is known for his streaming, YouTube videos, and left-wing political commentary. His content includes social and political topics, gaming, and discussions about the news. He started streaming on Twitch in March 2018 while working for The Young Turks, a news channel. As of 2024, he was the 21st most-subscribed channel on Twitch.
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