Political commentator and streamer Steven “Destiny” Bonnell faced tough questioning from Piers Morgan during a recent TV appearance following his inflammatory tweet about victims of the deadly Texas floods.
The controversy began after Destiny posted a tweet referencing children who died in the recent Texas disaster, suggesting the tragedy might have been prevented if their parents had supported better disaster preparedness measures or avoided conspiracy thinking that led to rejecting government assistance.
Morgan wasted no time confronting Destiny about the tweet, which many viewers considered insensitive given that it referenced the deaths of children. “How can you justify making such remarks about flood victims?” Morgan asked pointedly during the televised panel discussion.
Destiny defended his statement as deliberate satire meant to call out political hypocrisy. He argued that conservatives often blame disasters in Democratic-led states on “God’s will” or poor governance, yet act upset when similar comments are aimed at Republican-led regions.
“The fuss over my tweet is getting way more attention than the actual political failures that led to these deaths,” Destiny explained during the exchange. He pointed to claimed underfunding of weather warning systems in Texas as a bigger problem deserving public attention.
This isn’t Destiny’s first time dealing with controversy. Known for his confrontational debating style and provocative commentary, he regularly challenges both right and left-wing political figures on his streams. His brand of political talk often uses shock tactics to get people to talk about tough topics.
The Texas floods resulted in multiple casualties after severe weather hit the region. Reports suggest that funding for disaster warning systems had been a big issue in the area, with some saying that better infrastructure could have saved lives.
Throughout the interview, Destiny kept saying his words, while deliberately edgy, were meant to call out ongoing policy problems instead of poking fun at victims. He didn’t apologize for the tweet, instead doubling down on his take that it was a real piece of political commentary.
