MatPat says politics kept him from testifying for creator rights in Congress

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YouTube creator MatPat recently told TopMob he wasn’t allowed to speak to Congress about the rights of online creators because his views were considered too balanced and didn’t strongly favor either political party.

In January 2024, MatPat, the creator of the popular Game Theory YouTube channel, announced he was stepping down after thirteen years of making videos, which came as a shock to his many fans.

So, I recently chatted with MatPat, and it’s been wild to see what he’s been up to since taking a break from Game Theory. Turns out, he’s been super busy working *with* the US government! He’s trying to improve things for all of us content creators, which is awesome to hear. It’s cool knowing he’s using his influence to make a real difference.

He started by mentioning the rumors about a potential run for US President in 2028, which he admitted made him a bit nervous. Then, he talked about his recent work supporting creators’ rights and explaining the world of content creation to people in government.

Exciting news: We’re launching a new initiative in Washington DC! After two years of effort, my colleague Steph and I have created the Creator Economy Caucus in the House of Representatives. This bipartisan group will allow creators to collaborate directly with lawmakers, ensuring that new laws are up-to-date and reflect the realities of the internet age. We’ve…

— MatPat (@MatPatGT) June 10, 2025

After leaving the channel and YouTube, we’ve been quietly working with members of Congress to support creators and protect their rights.

Lawmakers often rely on outdated or incomplete information, like quick news headlines. Stephanie and I have been using our time to help educate them about this topic and bring them up to speed.

MatPat says government rejected push for creator rights because he wouldn’t take sides

Despite his efforts to improve the political landscape for creators, he’s faced some challenges. He recently shared that the Small Business Administration wouldn’t allow him to testify as an expert witness.

He explained that their team was a late contender to provide expert testimony to the committee, but they weren’t chosen. He found it interesting that the reason given was their non-partisanship. Apparently, the majority party gets to select three experts, while the minority party only gets one.

We didn’t get chosen because our submission was too broad and didn’t take a clear position. It covered a lot of ground without really advocating for any specific side, and that was disappointing. It honestly made me feel pretty down.

MatPat believes protecting creators’ rights should be something everyone can agree on, regardless of their political views. However, his attempt to stay neutral actually stopped him from taking action and helping to solve the problem.

He explained that many systems are designed around opposing sides, creating a divisive ‘us versus them’ mentality. This leaves little space for learning simply for the sake of knowledge. While people may have different ideas about how to fix problems, the information used isn’t being presented objectively.

It’s great to see positive things happening, but making real change is tough. There’s a lot of hard work involved, and you have to navigate existing systems, strong personalities, and red tape.

MatPat isn’t alone among YouTubers considering a run for President. MrBeast and Logan Paul have both talked about potentially running for the highest office in the US, but they both acknowledge they need more experience before launching a campaign.

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2025-10-09 21:49