Elon Musk is escalating his criticism of left-wing streamers Hasan Piker and Destiny following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Musk, who already called out Piker, has now accused Destiny of “incitement to murder and domestic terrorism,” and says the two are “in deep trouble” after their public remarks about Kirk’s killing.
I don’t think this jackass should be banned, but Amazon should stop paying him to incite murder. That’s insane.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 16, 2025
Separately, incitement to murder and domestic terrorism is a felony crime. For that, he should go to prison.
He can resume streaming when he has served his term.
Musk’s Latest Comments
Replying on X to a viral exchange between Alex Jones and gaming figure Grummz, Musk agreed that Hasan and Destiny could face major consequences. Jones suggested they could be liable for as much as $100 billion in damages, referencing his own Sandy Hook case, while Musk added bluntly: “They are in deep trouble.”
Elon has added his reply to Alex Jones.
— Grummz (@Grummz) September 17, 2025
Hasan and Destiny are in big trouble.
Even if Twitch doesn’t ban Hasan, it is very likely he (and Twitch) will be added do the defamation lawsuits being prepared by Charlie Kirk’s family.
I know people are mad and want to fix this… pic.twitter.com/GZRFG2odam
Grummz and Alex Jones Weigh In
Mark Kern, known online as Grummz, has been leading calls for lawsuits and platform bans against Piker and Destiny. He claims Kirk’s family is preparing defamation cases and has urged followers to compile evidence of the streamers’ past comments.
Alex Jones, meanwhile, said the precedent set in his trial means Hasan and Destiny could be on the hook for damages far exceeding his own $1.4 billion judgment.
100 billion
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) September 17, 2025
Destiny and Hasan Facing Fallout
Destiny (Steven Bonnell II) sparked outrage during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, refusing to condemn Kirk’s murder until Donald Trump called for de-escalation. He also argued conservatives like Kirk should feel “afraid of getting killed” at public events. Hasan Piker has also faced backlash over past inflammatory statements, including violent rhetoric against political opponents.
Details on the Kirk Shooting
Charlie Kirk, 31, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated last week while speaking at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, has been arrested and charged with capital murder, said to have been in a relationship with another man transitioning to a transgender female.
Wider Fallout Across Entertainment and Media
The controversy over Kirk’s assassination has spilled far beyond politics. Hollywood names like Star Trek’s Tim Russ, Batman actor Michael Keaton, and Ava Raine, daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, have been slammed for their remarks. In gaming, Bethesda, Blizzard, Epic Games, and SEGA have faced backlash after developers and artists mocked Kirk’s death online. Comics have also been caught up, with DC canceling Gretchen Felker-Martin’s Red Hood series following her inflammatory comments, while Stephen King was forced to delete and apologize for false claims he made about Kirk.
