Incident Overview
, a Turkish American online streamer critical of President , was detained and questioned at after arriving from , sparking allegations of political targeting.
Piker, enrolled in , was questioned on his views about Trump, , and other topics, which he perceives as an attempt to intimidate and suppress free speech.
Official Responses and Reactions
Federal officials, including from the , dismissed Piker's claims, labeling the questioning as routine and lawful, and accusing him of "lying for likes."
Despite the controversy, Piker vowed to continue his streaming and commentary, asserting his determination not to be intimidated or silenced.