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Federal investigators are probing Hasan Piker and CodePink’s Medea Benjamin regarding their March aid trip to Cuba and potential sanctions law violations.
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control is investigating Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin over their participation in a March humanitarian aid mission to Cuba [2]. While reports indicate the federal agency has issued subpoenas seeking financial, logistical, and communication records related to the trip, both individuals have provided conflicting accounts regarding whether they have been officially served [2, 3].
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The March mission, known as the "Nuestra América Convoy," involved over 600 delegates and 120 organizations, according to reports [3]. The group transported approximately 20 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba, a move organizers described as a necessary response to the U.S. government's oil blockade and economic policies [2, 3]. Piker, who documented his trip in an April YouTube video, stated he intended to observe the impact of the U.S. trade embargo and the realities of life in a socialist society [3].
While the Treasury Department has reportedly targeted over 40 Americans as part of this probe, the status of the subpoenas remains unclear [2]. Piker stated on his Twitch stream that he had not received a subpoena, and Benjamin similarly told the HuffPost that she had not been served, though she acknowledged one might be forthcoming [3]. The Treasury Department has not publicly confirmed the details of the investigation, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control did not immediately respond to requests for comment [3].
The investigation represents a significant escalation in the Trump administration's approach to activists who challenge U.S. foreign policy regarding Cuba [2]. Federal authorities have expressed growing concern over whether foreign-aligned organizations are mobilizing activists to shape domestic political discourse or sow discord [3]. This legal pressure coincides with heightened tensions between the two nations, marked by the recent U.S. indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro and warnings from the administration regarding potential military action in Havana [2]. As the investigation continues, it remains uncertain if the government will pursue criminal charges or if the inquiry will remain focused on the financial and logistical compliance of the aid mission [1, 2].
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