Hasan Piker found himself at the center of another political firestorm this weekend after revealing that he can no longer enter the United Kingdom. The Twitch star, better known online as HasanAbi, made the announcement during a livestream, surprising viewers who expected him to travel to the country for a series of public events.
The development quickly exploded on social media where supporters and critics alike weighed in. What started as a conversation about travel restrictions quickly evolved into a broader debate about free speech, politics and growing tensions around international political commentary.
HasanAbi says UK visa cancelled before planned events
HasanAbi spoke to his audience on May 31 and said he recently discovered his UK visa was no longer valid. The streamer said the decision put at risk several commitments he had booked in the country, including appearances with high-profile political figures and a trip to the Oxford Union.
