During a recent livestream, Asmongold suggested that former President Donald Trump should handle individuals implicated in Jeffrey Epstein-related files similar to Saddam Hussein’s notorious 1979 purge. The OTK co-founder and well-known WoW streamer made these comments while discussing the ongoing revelations surrounding Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell and the various high-profile individuals potentially connected to their operation.
The reference to Saddam Hussein’s purge is particularly striking. In 1979, the Iraqi dictator orchestrated a dramatic power consolidation where he called out supposed enemies during a filmed meeting, had them dragged away, and later executed many of them. Asmongold appeared to frame such a scenario as potentially entertaining “content” if applied to those named in connection with Epstein.
Despite suggesting this authoritarian approach, sources familiar with Asmongold’s recent content note that he has previously stated he believes Trump himself could be implicated in the Epstein files. This apparent contradiction has left viewers confused about the streamer’s actual position.
Critics have pointed out that suggesting extrajudicial punishment for alleged criminals, even those accused of heinous crimes like child trafficking, undermines basic democratic principles of due process. Others noted that treating serious allegations of child sexual abuse as possible “content” downplays just how serious the situation really is.
Asmongold has been getting more into political and social commentary over the past year and often gets people talking with his edgy takes. Clips like this from longer streams can blow up online pretty fast, sometimes without the full context.
