Kick streamer Adin Ross has sparked fresh controversy after publicly calling out Twitch star HasanAbi and revealing that he had to retract a Rolex he had gifted to former President Donald Trump. Ross, who recently went viral for interviewing Trump on his stream, made headlines during the broadcast when he presented the politician with a luxurious Presidential Rolex.
The interview, which lasted over an hour, saw Adin Ross gifting Trump the watch as a token of appreciation. However, the gesture quickly drew criticism from various corners of the internet, including prominent streamer HasanAbi, who raised legal concerns about the gift.
Adin Ross calls out HasanAbi and says because of him he had to take away the Rolex he gifted to Donald Trump and give it to Trump’s son instead pic.twitter.com/KBiehJla9D
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) August 9, 2024
HasanAbi argued that it was illegal for presidential candidates to accept expensive gifts, pointing to the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) rules that cap individual contributions to nominees at $3,300. Rolex watches, which typically start at around $5,000, clearly exceed this limit, making the situation potentially problematic.
In his most recent stream, Adin Ross responded directly to HasanAbi’s criticisms, expressing frustration with his fellow streamer. Adin Ross didn’t hold back, stating, “Hasan bro, you’ve really got issues, bro. I swear to god, HasanAbi, you have actual issues. You have some real issues.” He then went on to clarify that due to the concerns raised, he had to take back the Rolex he had given Trump.
Ross explained to his audience, “Chat, I’ve got to just clarify. I have to take that Rolex back. There was a Presidential Rolex that I had given to President Trump and I had to take it back. I am just going to give it to Barron Trump, alright?” The streamer further acknowledged that HasanAbi was correct in his assessment, adding, “Hasan, you’re right bro, I am not giving it to President Trump anymore. We are giving it to Barron.”
Hasanabi tries to INCRIMINATE Adin Ross for gifting Donald Trump a rolex … is he a D1 hater? pic.twitter.com/vvlmhxnDna
— korza ✗ (@korzawyd) August 5, 2024
For context, during the viral interview, Trump mentioned that his son, Barron, is a fan of Adin Ross. This likely influenced Ross’s decision to redirect the gift to the former president’s son.
The controversy doesn’t stop at the Rolex. In addition to the watch, Ross also presented Trump with a custom-wrapped Tesla Cybertruck, adorned with the American flag and an image of Trump from a Pennsylvania rally. While the watch has been retracted, it remains to be seen what will become of the other extravagant gift.
As the debate continues, it highlights the complexities surrounding interactions between internet personalities and political figures, especially when legalities and ethics are brought into question. Adin Ross’ decision to take back the Rolex after public scrutiny may appease some critics, but it has also sparked discussions about the appropriateness of such gifts in the first place.
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