'Cheerleading for terrorism': Twitch star called for new 9/11, dismissed horror of Oct 7

Hasan Piker , who has millions of followers on Twitch , has a cult leader-like status among his fans.

Piker 's shocking diatribes are among the most popular on the video game-streaming platform, which allows viewers to listen to their favorite personalities opine on topics ranging from pop culture to current events.

In a recent stream, Piker broadcast propaganda from the Houthis , an Iranian -backed group in Yemen that has been designated by the U.S. as a terrorist group.

Piker was temporarily banned from Twitch three times between 2019 and 2022 .

Piker 's first ban occurred after he claimed that " America deserved 9/11" during a stream.

In January , Piker platformed a teenaged Houthi sympathizer he likened to acclaimed actor Timothée Chalamet due to his appearance.

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has publicly addressed the streamer's comments.

Twitch commentator Piker said he received a warning about one of his Houthi videos.

Piker also said Twitch's Trust and Safety team upholds a rigorous moderation standard to combat hate speech.

One of Piker 's associates, a streamer known as Frogan , mocked U.S. veterans over a Twitch stream on Oct. 13 .