Twitch streamer Hasan Piker responds after federal subpoena over Cuba trip

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So, I just heard that Hasan Piker got a federal subpoena related to his trip to Cuba back in March. Apparently, it has something to do with the humanitarian aid convoy he was part of. It’s definitely surprising news, and I’m curious to see how it all plays out.

The Treasury Department is investigating a trip taken by Piker and Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, to determine if any U.S. sanctions or travel regulations were broken. As part of this investigation, they received requests for information.

Earlier this year, popular Twitch streamer Piker joined the Nuestra América Convoy on a trip to Cuba. The group delivered much-needed medical supplies and other aid as part of a humanitarian effort.

The trip sparked debate, with some officials and commentators questioning it due to Cuba’s government and existing U.S. sanctions. However, those who participated maintain it was a humanitarian effort to support civilians facing a serious economic and energy crisis.

Is providing medical supplies to children’s hospitals in Cuba now illegal? Is helping to save babies’ lives considered a crime? This administration’s actions are appalling.

— Medea Benjamin (@medeabenjamin) May 24, 2026

Hasan Piker hits back at federal subpoena report

Following a report from Fox News about the subpoenas, streamer Hasan Piker posted on X, stating that the U.S. government seems more focused on prosecuting people who provide aid to a country it has harmed than on holding wealthy and powerful individuals like those connected to Jeffrey Epstein accountable.

Benjamin reacted to the report by questioning, “Is providing medical supplies to children’s hospitals in Cuba now illegal? Is saving babies’ lives a crime? This administration’s actions are appalling.”

Authorities are investigating whether people involved in the convoy broke sanctions rules by funding travel, providing logistical support, or making prohibited financial transactions with Cuba. They are also checking if anyone stayed at hotels on the U.S. State Department’s list of restricted Cuban properties.

In a separate post, Piker clarified the hotel situation, stating that they actually stayed at the correct hotel. He explained that the government was misled by a popular, but false, tweet, and he found the whole situation incredibly frustrating.

It seems the U.S. government is prioritizing prosecuting people who try to help a country it has harmed through policies leading to scarcity, instead of holding accountable those connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.

— hasanabi (@hasanthehun) May 24, 2026

U.S. regulations allow limited travel to Cuba for certain reasons, but tourism is still not permitted. Additionally, financial dealings with individuals or organizations on the Cuba Restricted List are often prohibited.

I just read that the State Department released a list of companies and organizations they say are connected to the Cuban military, intelligence community, or security services. It seems they’re trying to highlight those with ties to the government.

It’s crucial to understand that receiving a subpoena doesn’t mean someone has been accused of a crime. Legal professionals suggest the current investigation is likely a civil matter being handled by OFAC, but it could become a criminal case if evidence of intentional violations of sanctions is found.

Piker still maintains the trip was a humanitarian effort, but Benjamin and CodePink believe the conversation should center on how U.S. policy affects Cuba, not on who is bringing aid.

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2026-05-24 17:50