Hasan Piker
Hasan Doğan Piker, known online by the name HasanAbi, is an American Twitch streamer, influencer, and left-wing political commentator. His content primarily consists of political and social commentary and media consumption. As of 2026, Piker's Twitch channel ranks among the platform's most-subscribed. Piker has been described as one of the biggest voices on the U.S. left. He began streaming on Twitch in March 2018, while working at The Young Turks (TYT).
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Aug 10, 2026
Far Right
Piker told Rolling Stone his Hamas comments were 'intentionally provocative' and defended the claim that Hamas is 'a thousand times better' than Israel.
The far right cites Piker as proof that the left mainstreams anti-Israel and pro-terror sentiment, using his platform to rally against progressive media influence.
Aug 9, 2026
Far Right
The socialist Twitch personality campaigned for El-Sayed and drew media downplaying over his 9/11 comments.
He represents the online Left's takeover of Democratic politics, and his platform loyalty is seen as an indictment of El-Sayed's judgment.
Aug 4, 2026
Far Right
Piker defended Hamas's 'right to resist militarily' during a CNN interview, drawing condemnation from human rights groups.
The far right uses Piker's comments to tie left-wing streaming culture to pro-Hamas sentiment and to argue the progressive left is a security liability.