Overview

• Hasan Piker, a widely followed political streamer, says he was detained for over two hours at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on May 11, 2025, upon returning from France.
• Piker claims U.S. border officials questioned him about his political views, including his anti-Trump stance and support for Palestinian civilians, repeatedly asking if he endorsed Hamas.
• The streamer alleges the interrogation was an attempt to create a climate of fear aimed at silencing critics of U.S. policies.
• A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, refuted Piker's claims, stating the inspection was a routine procedure unrelated to his political beliefs.
• The incident has reignited debates over alleged political profiling at U.S. borders, echoing a similar case in March involving a French researcher denied entry over critical political opinions.