HasanAbi and Asmongold have taken opposing positions on the planned execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, sparking fresh debate across the streaming community. The controversy centres on reports that US President Donald Trump approved Hasan’s execution by firing squad, with officials reportedly planning to broadcast the event live. HasanAbi condemned the idea, questioning the morality of turning a government execution into public entertainment. Asmongold, however, welcomed the decision and argued that those who celebrate political violence should not expect sympathy when justice is served. Their contrasting reactions have brought questions about punishment, public spectacle and online political divisions into focus.
HasanAbi calls Nidal Malik Hasan execution plan ‘barbaric’
Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker, a Twitch streamer and political commentator known for his left-wing views, criticised the reported plan during a recent reaction to the news.The case dates back to November 5, 2009, when Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist, carried out a mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas. The attack killed 13 people and injured more than 30 others, making it one of the deadliest shootings on a US military installation.According to the report, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the execution on October 5, 2026, and Trump approved it. The reported plan for a firing squad and a possible livestream has drawn particular attention because of the questions it raises about how the government carries out capital punishment.HasanAbi strongly objected to the prospect of broadcasting an execution, arguing that the state should not turn a person’s death into a spectacle.“It’s gross. It’s barbaric; it’s gross. What can I say? It’s insane! The government should never kill people in general, but it’s also extra ridiculous to turn it into a spectacle. It’s turning into the Dark Ages, man, really. What can you say? It’s straight up turning into the Dark Ages. Medieval peasant style… It’s gross.”His comments focused on the ethics of state-sanctioned killing and the decision to make such an event public. His reaction also reflects a broader debate over whether executions should serve as punishment without becoming a form of public entertainment.
Asmongold backs Nidal Malik Hasan execution decision
Fellow streamer Zack “Asmongold” took a sharply different position after reacting to an Associated Press report about the case.Asmongold, who has expressed more right-leaning views than HasanAbi, supported the prospect of the execution and criticised people who oppose it. He connected the debate to reactions following the September 2025 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Responding to the report, Asmongold wrote:“Hopefully the first of many! Keep in mind, the “people” crying about this were celebrating and making memes about Charlie Kirk being assassinated They appeal to your better nature to subvert you hoping you will spare them justice Don’t be better than them, be worse”Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in September 2025. His death prompted widespread reactions online, including memes that circulated under the name “Kirkification.”Asmongold’s response framed opposition to the planned execution as a question of consistency in how people react to political violence. HasanAbi, by contrast, focused on the morality of government executions and the idea of broadcasting them.The two reactions highlight a wider divide in online political discussions, where the same event can trigger sharply different views on justice, punishment and public accountability.The report states that Hasan’s execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026. The reported date and plans remain central to the developing controversy, particularly as discussion continues over the proposed method and livestream.
