Hasan Piker found himself back in the spotlight this week after a Fox News segment revisited a controversy many viewers thought had already faded from public discussion. The popular Twitch streamer reacted live to comments made during a broadcast that referenced allegations tied to his dog, Kaya, while discussing an unrelated federal subpoena connected to his March 2026 trip to Cuba.The moment quickly gained traction online. What appeared to be a passing remark during the segment turned into a heated response from HasanAbi, who accused the network of giving attention to a controversy he believes has already been addressed.
HasanAbi responds after Fox News references dog collar controversy
During a recent livestream, Hasan watched a clip from Fox News in which a correspondent discussed his legal situation and then unexpectedly mentioned concerns about the so-called “CollarGate” controversy. The remark appeared to catch the streamer off guard.Reacting to the segment, Hasan argued that mainstream outlets face stricter standards than social media users when discussing sensitive allegations.“They can’t even … say it, too, because they are worried about getting sued. Isn’t that funny? Fox News is trying to entertain it, but they can’t, like, fully can’t say it because random … chirpers on the internet, obviously, don’t have that same fear. But there is a level of, like, editorial control when you are a mainstream media outlet; so they can only point to it, they can’t fully lean into it. You know?”The streamer’s frustration grew when he noticed references to his dog appearing in the segment. He then delivered one of the most talked-about lines from the broadcast reaction.“(A Fox News reporter says, ‘I made sure we had a picture of Kaya in our…’) That’s insane, bro! This is a Fox News Sunday program! What the … do you mean?! I have literal … stalkers on the payroll, dude!”
HasanAbi accuses Fox News of running a “stalker operation”
As the discussion continued, Hasan shifted his focus toward what he described as excessive monitoring of his content and personal life. He pushed back against claims that Kaya spends all day sitting behind him during streams and argued that publicly available evidence already contradicts that narrative.“Bro, your own stalker operation literally destroyed the … meta. Not only did it prove that it is a … vibration collar, but it also proved that she goes on long walks throughout the goddamn day! So, obviously, she’s not … sitting behind me the whole day; she’s literally outside in the … photos! I know, it doesn’t matter. None of it … matters. But Jesus Christ, dude! It is so strange!”The newest round comes amid the ongoing tension between HasanAbi and conservative media outlets. Meanwhile, the discussion has spread to streaming communities, and fellow creators and viewers continue to debate both the controversy and the media attention it has received.
