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Hasan Piker Detained at U.S. Border, Questioned on Political Views

The progressive commentator's two-hour interrogation at Chicago O'Hare raises concerns over free speech and political targeting under Trump's border policies.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Hasan Piker speaks onstage during Politicon 2018 at Los Angeles Convention Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Politicon)
Hasan Piker was questioned by US Customs and Border Protection agents at Chicago airport.

Overview

  • Hasan Piker, a U.S. citizen and prominent leftist streamer, was detained for two hours by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at Chicago O'Hare after returning from France.
  • CBP agents questioned Piker about his political views, including his stance on Donald Trump, Hamas, and other political topics, despite his enrollment in the Global Entry program.
  • Piker described the interaction as an attempt to instill fear and chill dissent, though the Department of Homeland Security stated the questioning was part of routine inspections unrelated to political beliefs.
  • Civil liberties groups, including Defending Rights & Dissent, condemned the incident as a violation of First Amendment protections and an abuse of power.
  • Other progressive activists and journalists have reported similar detentions, fueling broader concerns about political targeting under the Trump administration's border policies.