Twitch Temporarily Bans Hasan Piker Over Controversial Rick Scott Comment

The popular leftist streamer faced suspension after remarks about Medicaid fraud and the Florida senator's past legal controversies.

Hasan Piker, a prominent Twitch streamer, was banned after saying, 'If you cared about Medicaid fraud, you would kill Rick Scott' during a political discussion on his stream.
The comment was made in the context of criticizing Medicaid fraud and referencing Rick Scott's history with a healthcare company fined $1.7 billion for fraud in 2003.
Twitch has not officially confirmed the reason for the ban, but its policies prohibit comments supporting harm or hateful conduct.
Piker, known for his left-wing political commentary, apologized on social media, stating he would choose his words more carefully in the future.
The duration of the ban remains unclear, as Twitch has not provided a timeframe, and Piker has not disclosed further details.