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Steven Bonnell (Destiny)

Political Streamer

Democrat

Liberal

Online Debate

Commentator

Steven Bonnell II, known as Destiny, is an American Twitch and YouTube streamer, political debater, and former professional StarCraft II player. Born in 1988, he began streaming in 2011, building a following through gaming and contrarian left-leaning commentary. Bonnell became renowned for live debates with figures like Vaush, Hasan Piker, and Nick Fuentes. After a 2022 permanent Twitch ban for hateful conduct, he migrated to YouTube, surpassing 500,000 subscribers. He hosts the "Destiny" podcast and engages in policy discussions. As of 2024, he remains active in online political discourse amid ongoing platform challenges.

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🗣️ SAYS THEY ARE

Liberal

⚡ ACTUALLY ALIGNS

Democratic Party establishment

🎯 Primary Loyalties (Ranked)

Israel
Ukraine
Democratic Party
Regulated capitalism

📋 Actions That Prove It

✓Raised over $370,000 for Ukrainian aid organizations like Razom for Ukraine through charity streams in 2022 following Russia's invasion.
✓Conducted extended livestreams, including a 7-hour debate, defending Israel's military response to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.
✓Endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election and participated in debates opposing Donald Trump.
✓Debated and opposed Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members on economic policy and foreign affairs, advocating for liberal market regulations.

⚠️ Contradictions

•Supported Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic primaries but endorsed centrist Joe Biden over Sanders in 2020.
•Criticized excessive military spending but advocated for substantial U.S. aid to Ukraine and defended Israel's defense budget.
•Favored public healthcare options but opposed single-payer Medicare for All while identifying as left-leaning liberal.

Career Background

•Professional StarCraft II player (primarily for Quantic Gaming, 2010-2012)
•Twitch streamer and content creator (2011-present)
•Political commentator and online debater (2016-present)

Endorsements

•Endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 U.S. presidential election (publicly streamed his vote)
•Endorsed Dean Phillips in the 2024 Democratic presidential primaries
•Endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election