Hasan Piker speaking at a rally in Philadelphia in April 2026.

Credit: Morgan.rice.bassline.design Left-wing political commentator Hasan Piker didn't pull any verbal punches when he appeared at the University of Texas Wednesday night despite what students described as attempts by school officials to "soft cancel" the event.

During an audience Q&A, Piker said he believes Texas will turn blue, calling it "Blexas, baby." Sign up He attributed those chances, at least in part, to Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton being a "repulsive" candidate.