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Overview

Asmongold reacts to claims by Ted Cruz that Hasan Piker has used the N-word and said that “America deserved 9/11.” Hasan appears to consider suing Cruz and possibly other commentators.

Lawsuit and Defamation Claims

Asmongold argues that a public figure would have difficulty winning a defamation lawsuit. He says Hasan could seek a retraction, but warns that losing a case could amplify the allegations. Asmongold also suggests that Hasan’s history of making highly charged accusations about others could make people reluctant to defend him.

Hasan says the accusations are false and worries that major media outlets will not correct them, potentially contributing to his being deplatformed. Asmongold counters that Hasan’s past comments and clips could be raised in response.

Dispute Over an Old Clip

The discussion focuses on an old Young Turks segment in which Hasan is heard saying a racial slur while discussing a Justice Department report. Hasan’s defenders say he was quoting material and that the clip is being misrepresented. Asmongold rejects claims that the clip is an AI fake and also refers to Hasan’s past remarks about having used the word while growing up in Turkey.

Double Standards and Offense

Asmongold connects the dispute to what he sees as a broader double standard. He says Hasan has called people who criticize Hamas or express sympathy for Israelis “genocide supporters,” while objecting to severe accusations directed at himself.

The exchange also addresses whether the clip is offensive and who gets to decide. Asmongold criticizes what he sees as racial stereotyping and virtue signaling, while making provocative remarks about telling Black people what they should consider contentious. He ends by expressing frustration with both the political right and the left.

Presenters and Contributors

• Asmongold: Presenter and commentator
• Hasan Piker: Featured in clips and discussed
• Ted Cruz: Quoted
• Scott Jennings: Mentioned