Treasury Investigation into Hasan Piker’s Cuba Trip

Republican lawmakers are supporting a Treasury Department inquiry into whether political influencer Hassan Piker broke any laws during his recent trip to Cuba. Jewish advocacy groups are urging the Justice Department to investigate Piker, claiming he acted as an unregistered agent for the Cuban government.

Piker is currently facing a federal subpoenas from the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, which he attributes to a broader investigation involving Neville Roy Singham, a technology mogul based in Shanghai known for his pro-communist affiliations.

In Congress, several Republicans have voiced their support for the investigation. Representative Darrell Issa from California told Fox News Digital, “It’s no wonder that the man who said America deserved 9/11 skyrocketed to stardom in the wake of the departure of Democratic voices.” He added that Congress will not ignore revelations about Singham’s financial activities and the ensuing scandal.

Weekend reports indicated that the Treasury had subpoenaed both Piker and Susan Medea Benjamin, a co-founder of Code Pink, as part of the investigation into whether U.S. activists supported Cuba’s communist regime in violation of laws and sanctions. Code Pink backed a trip to Cuba for far-left influencers, which took place in March. Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, also went on that trip. However, her office clarified that she funded her own journey and did not stay in luxury accommodations with other activists.

In a Monday livestream, Piker indicated that investigators should focus on Singham and mentioned that his operations in the U.S. involve openly Marxist groups like the Answer Union and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. “I think the ultimate target will probably be Singham and his work from PSL to the ANSWER coalition to CodePink,” he noted.

A Fox News Digital investigation revealed that Singham has contributed $285 million to various organizations, including substantial amounts to CodePink and several think tanks. This financial nexus raises questions about the activities and motivations of these groups.

The Treasury Department is gathering financial and communication details concerning travel to Cuba as part of their inquiry. In response to the subpoenas, Senator Rick Scott from Florida expressed approval, highlighting that Piker and Code Pink had cozy ties with the Cuban regime while ignoring the plight of political prisoners.

Scott has had prior clashes with Piker, who previously criticized him for targeting Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Piker’s stark views and rising popularity are seen as symptomatic of a broader radical shift within the Democratic Party, according to Republican Representative Randy Fine of Florida.

Fine reflected on the current political climate, contrasting it with his experiences in Congress more than three decades ago when both parties, despite their differences, shared a common goal of making America better. “Times are changing,” he said, expressing concern about the current direction of the Democratic Party.

Questions remain about Piker’s requirement to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The National Jewish Advocacy Center has urged the Justice Department to look into this matter. Representative Mario Díaz-Balart also shared his worries that activists are backing the communist regime without proper registration.

Díaz-Balart stated, “It’s hard to understand why they’re not registered with FARA because it’s so consistent.” This sentiment was echoed by other lawmakers who feel that connections to anti-American entities are intertwined with the activities of these groups.

So far, the only Democratic response came from Representative Delia C. Ramirez, who referred to the subpoenas as “red-stalking” tactics used by the Trump administration to dismiss political opponents.

Piker’s supporters have criticized fellow Democrats for not defending him, coining the term “Blue Maga” to describe this perceived failure to stand up for their own. Attempts to reach Piker and Benjamin for comment went unanswered.