The Ethan Klein vs. Hasan Piker internet saga just got a new chapter, and this time, it’s got a geopolitical twist. Klein is now accusing Piker of pushing pro-China propaganda and downplaying human rights violations, because apparently, no feud is complete without an international incident.
The drama kicked off after Piker’s latest takes on China, which Klein insists sound suspiciously like they came straight from Chinese state media. (Oops?)
Klein, the co-host of the H3 Podcast, took his grievances public, claiming that Piker has a habit of dismissing serious human rights abuses like they’re minor inconveniences. It’s a major blow to their once-thriving bromance, considering they used to co-host Leftovers,* a political podcast that ran from September 2021 to November 2023 before being axed due to “creative differences” (translation: they couldn’t stand each other anymore).

Things really took a turn when Klein didn’t hold back in his latest rant, firing off this scorcher:
"There's not a single dissenting voice with his... radical, anti-American, antisemitic, pro-terrorism takes. This is fringe, psychotic sht."*
Well, that escalated quickly.
Piker, so far, has remained silent, either biding his time for a response or just choosing peace (for once). But in true internet fashion, their fans are already deep in the trenches, debating everything from media bias to free speech to whether or not Piker has officially become “The Tankie King.”
Beyond just being another YouTuber beef, this feud is part of a larger ideological split in the world of online political influencers. As discussions around China, propaganda, and global politics get more heated, this latest spat is just another reminder that in the age of digital punditry, your biggest enemy is often your former co-host.