Recently, popular Twitch streamer and political commentator Zack “Asmongold”gained attention after responding to a captivating video clip featuring a police officer who was tuned into one of his live broadcasts prior to being involved in a shootout with an armed suspect. This footage was extracted from the officer’s body camera, adding a striking context to the streamer’s online presence.
Upon discovering that the police officer had been watching his live stream in a critical moment, Asmongold reacted with surprise, stating:
“No f**king way, they even put it on the official video… I hope he’s doing well! I watched the clip, I saw a little bit of it. So, the guy shoots him, he gets shot in the foot.”
Asmongold’s Support for Law Enforcement
The Twitch personality expressed admiration for the officer’s resilience, noting that despite facing an armed suspect equipped with a rifle and a drum magazine, the officer successfully defended himself with a sidearm:
And he popped his a** off with a pistol.”
Asmongold’s streams frequently involve engaging with his audience by reacting to various content, which often includes political discussions. His recent shift towards political commentary has made some of his remarks controversial, occasionally landing him in uncomfortable situations.
Regardless of this, Asmongold enjoys a robust fanbase on Twitch, boasting over two million followers on his secondary channel, zackrawrr, where he predominantly focuses on his gaming streams.
Expressing his views on law enforcement, Asmongold strongly affirmed his support, stating:
“Are you pro police? I am massively pro police. I completely support the police, absolutely. Like, I talked to some of the guys at APD too, you know, Austin Police Department and yeah, they’ve seen the stuff. They like the stream, they’re normal.”
In addition to this incident, Asmongold recently commented on the return of fellow streamer Adin Ross to Twitch after his unbanning. He voiced his surprise at the decision and reflected on how it might have influenced discussions regarding other streamers, such as IRL streamer Ice Poseidon and political commentator Destiny, regarding their own bans.
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