Hasan Piker, one of the top political pundits on Twitch, said he was stopped and questioned by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. He said he was asked about his views, including whether he supports President Trump, and whether he has been in contact with Hamas, the Houthis or Hezbollah.
When asked for comment about Piker, a Department of Homeland Security official called his account “nothing but lying for likes.”
“Claims that his political beliefs triggered the inspection are baseless,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to NBC News.
“Our officers are following the law, not agendas. Upon entering the country, this individual was referred for further inspection — a routine, lawful process that occurs daily, and can apply for any traveler. Once his inspection was complete, he was promptly released.”
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