Hasan Piker admits contact with Cuban officials via middleman

A resurfaced video shows political commentator Hasan Piker discussing past correspondence with the Cuban government. The clip has sparked renewed attention amid an ongoing federal subpoena.

In the video from the “Fear&” podcast, Piker described how the Cuban government offered to provide internet access through a contact at the embassy. He clarified that a middleman handled the communication rather than direct outreach to him personally.

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