xQc bets $700K on Kamala Harris in presidential race despite recent meeting with Donald Trump

Popular streamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel has made headlines by placing a $700,000 bet on Kamala Harris winning the U.S. Presidential Election against Donald Trump. Known for his high-stakes gambling streams on platforms like Twitch and Kick, xQc’s wager was first disclosed by political commentator and streamer Destiny during a YouTube livestream. Destiny revealed, “xQc asked me if f***ing Kamala's going to win. And I said, ‘Probably.’ And he bet $700,000 on her. Good luck! Jesus.” Clips from Destiny’s stream quickly spread across platforms like Reddit and X, sparking widespread attention.

The timing of xQc's bet is notable as it comes after his public interaction with Donald Trump on Adin Ross’s Kick stream earlier this year. During the meeting, xQc was seen shaking Trump’s hand while wearing a shirt featuring Trump’s likeness. This election cycle has seen numerous political figures using live streaming as a promotional tool; Adin Ross notably hosted Trump, who later praised the streamer in follow-up interviews.

While Harris has not made similar appearances, her campaign has seen endorsements from high-profile figures. Bernie Sanders recently supported Harris in a stream with popular Twitch personalities AustinShow, Pokimane, and Valkyrae, featuring appearances by celebrities like Mark Cuban and Mark Hamill. Harris’s running mate, Tim Walz, also participated in a livestream event where he joined Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for a gaming session, playing titles like 'Crazy Taxi' and 'NFL Madden.'

xQc's bold move to bet on Harris’s victory highlights the increasing intersection of politics and live streaming, where public figures and influencers reach wide audiences across digital platforms.