Federal Investigators Subpoena Influencer Hasan Piker and Activist Medea Benjamin

Federal authorities have issued subpoenas to Hasan Piker, a left-leaning influencer, and Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, as part of an investigation into a humanitarian convoy that traveled to Cuba earlier this year, according to recent reports.

Both Piker, 34, and Benjamin, 73, are included in a group of over 40 Americans being scrutinized by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. They are trying to determine whether the convoy to Havana in March breached U.S. sanctions by funding, coordinating, or transporting goods to Cuba, as reported.

The Nuestra America Convoy delivered about 20 tons of aid to the struggling nation. Following the trip, Piker, known for his controversial online presence, expressed positive sentiments about the Cuban government.

Reportedly, the subpoena mandates that Piker and Benjamin provide details regarding financial transactions, logistics, and communications related to their trip to Cuba.

The U.S. Cuban Asset Control Act forbids American citizens from engaging in unauthorized travel or exporting goods to Cuba. However, there are some exceptions for humanitarian efforts, journalism, education, and similar activities meant to assist the Cuban populace.

Code Pink, known for its anti-war stance, has organized these convoys as a means to deliver assistance since the Trump administration enacted stricter blockades against Cuba last year.

The group asserts that they adhered to all applicable laws during their humanitarian mission and that they have not received summonses yet. They stated, “During our trip to Cuba in March 2026, we did nothing wrong…we, as moral Americans, sought to bring some relief to people suffering due to our government’s harsh policies.”

Benjamin has been under scrutiny for alleged connections to Hamas and Iran, having made multiple trips to Gaza in the past where she met with Hamas leaders. Following the Treasury’s actions, she denounced the subpoenas as an attack on her organization’s humanitarian endeavors.

In her words, “If loving the Cuban people is a crime, then millions worldwide are also guilty,” emphasizing the moral intent of their mission.

The investigation signifies a marked escalation by the Trump administration against far-left activists who defend Cuba and critique U.S. foreign policy. This inquiry coincides with increased threats from the Trump administration and allies towards Cuba, which has been labeled a state sponsor of terrorism. Tensions have further intensified after the recent indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro by the U.S. Department of Justice.