A previously unseen video has resurfaced showing left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker praising former Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong as a "great leader" and vowing never to criticise him. The clip began circulating widely online after Piker addressed the College Democrats of America's national convention in Washington DC, reigniting scrutiny of his political views and the decision to give him a platform at a mainstream student Democratic event.

The convention appearance and the resurfaced remarks drew criticism from commentators, including on Fox News, where a Gen Z political analyst discussed why socialist-leaning figures like Piker are gaining traction among younger voters. Piker, a prominent far-left commentator with a large online following, has previously faced controversy for provocative political statements, and this incident has added to debate about the College Democrats' choice of speakers and the broader appeal of socialist rhetoric within youth political movements.