xQc has publicly called out Twitch for what he sees as blatant favoritism after fellow streamer Hasan received just a one-day ban for a controversial comment suggesting Republicans should kill Senator Rick Scott over Medicare fraud. The harsh criticism highlights growing tensions over how the platform enforces its rules against different creators.
The way me and some others were treated in comparison is just comical, what a joke https://t.co/DNhYWrp78z
— xQc (@xQc) March 4, 2025
Hasan’s comment came during a political discussion on his stream where he made what he later described as a hyperbolic statement about Republican hypocrisy regarding Medicare fraud. The remark, which implied violent action against the senator, earned him a 24-hour suspension from the platform.
Hasan Piker just called for violence against a sitting US senator.
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 28, 2025
“If you cared about Medicaid fraud, you would k*ll Rick Scott”@fbipic.twitter.com/C9ATs5OcdU
xQc didn’t hold back in his assessment of the situation, pointing to what he believes is a clear double standard in Twitch’s moderation practices. He specifically compared Hasan’s light punishment to the permanent ban handed to Adin Ross, who was removed from the platform after showing an unmoderated Kick chat containing hate speech.
“It’s crazy how some people get a slap on the wrist while others get their whole careers ended on the platform for less,” xQc stated during a recent stream. “I’ve been banned for way less in the past. The rules should apply to everyone equally.”
This isn’t the first time Twitch has been accused of inconsistent moderation. The platform has a troubled history of enforcing community guidelines, with many streamers claiming the rules seem to shift depending on who broke them.
For context, Felix “xQc” Lengyel and Hasan Piker represent two of the biggest names on Twitch, each commanding massive audiences. Hasan is known for his left-leaning political commentary, while xQc has built his following primarily through gaming and reaction content.
The community remains divided on the issue. Some defenders argue that Hasan’s comment was clearly hyperbolic political commentary rather than an actual threat, while others believe that any suggestion of violence should be treated with equal severity regardless of the streamer’s popularity or political stance.
Twitch has not publicly addressed xQc’s criticism or explained the reasoning behind the length of Hasan’s suspension. The platform typically doesn’t comment on specific moderation decisions, which has only fueled speculation about favoritism.
