Hasan Piker Rages Over Francesca Hong's Primary Loss, Calls for Outlawing 'Boomers'

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker became incensed following the unexpected defeat of Wisconsin state representative Francesca Hong in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, voicing extreme frustration and suggesting that older Americans, or "boomers," should be "outlawed." Piker, who had actively campaigned with Hong in the weeks leading up to the primary, attributed her loss to older voters, despite her significant lead in most pre-election polling.

Piker's reaction, captured during a stream, showed distress as he discussed a voter who supported Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley but also expressed approval of Hong. "I don’t want to read this because I will f—ing kill myself with a gun in a video game," Piker stated, struggling to process the outcome for the far-left candidate. He later elaborated on his sentiment, saying, "I want to put boomers in the machine, in the contraption, and not just boomers, like anyone that says that."

Francesca Hong, who had previously voiced support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), establishing government-run grocery stores, and imposing a one-year data center moratorium, faced significant criticism during her campaign for past stances, including suggestions to "cancel Thanksgiving" and abolish police departments. These positions were often downplayed by Hong during her media appearances.

Piker, known for his radical rhetoric, later posted on X, formerly Twitter, reflecting on his role in Hong's campaign. He suggested that his involvement might have contributed to the loss, agreeing with a sentiment that campaigning with him could be a political "death trap." "[T]his is part of why we came close to a victory but ultimately lost," Piker wrote. "[I] should never be the biggest surrogate of a campaign. [Rep. Mark P]ocan, or national progs wouldve alleviated some of the ‘electability’ concerns of hong which were overstated."

He further commented on the influence of "electability" arguments in primaries and "harm reduction" in general elections, noting their continued impact on "boomers" when combined with negative media attention and a lack of endorsements. While Piker's posts on X touched on potential strategic missteps, the source notes that it remains unclear if his statements were genuine contrition or part of his characteristic trolling.