Asmongold claims 'every trans kid is a victim of a parent with mental illness' in controversial remarks

Twitch streamer faces backlash after comments he made regarding transgender children during a recent livestream.

Popular Twitch streamer Zack "Asmongold" has found himself at the center of a heated controversy after comments he made regarding transgender children during a recent livestream.

On April 6, 2025, a clip surfaced on social media in which Asmongold expressed his belief that "every trans kid" is a "victim" of a parent with "mental illness."

The 33-second video was posted by X user, where Asmongold appeared to respond to a viewer's comment about "grooming." The streamer elaborated on his controversial perspective, stating:

"'You're going to be groomed for sure.' No, no, and that's a good point. Right? It's that why I said as an adult is because if you're a kid and, like, you get fed a lot of propaganda, like, messaging, I feel like every... so, every trans kid is actually a victim of a parent with a mental illness. That's what I believe. You've got a kid that's 17, right? I mean, it's a little bit more... it's, like, not really as definitive. But, like, if you have a kid that's like pre-puberty and they're trans, your parents have a mental illness. That's it."

His comments have since ignited a firestorm of reactions online, with many expressing their outrage. One user on X responded:
"How f**king dumb. It's absolutely possible for a kid to experience some type of gender dysphoria without a parent's influence. He's just pushing more right-wing bullst."

How fucking dumb. Its absolutely possible for a kid to experience some type of gender dysphoria without a parent's influence. He's just pushing more right wing bullshit.

— YoRHa Bathory (@BathoryDusk) April 6, 2025

I'm seeing deja vu. Hope this doesn't get him a ban.

— A2uKa (@Barbatasz) April 6, 2025

Now, Asmongold, you're going to get in trouble again.

— 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝕏 (@normposter) April 6, 2025

Asmongold's remarks have also drawn sharp criticism from other streamers. Macaiyla, the girlfriend of streamer Tyler "Tyler1," criticized him, saying,
"He's making the people who associate with him look horrible every day." She reminded fans of a past incident when Asmongold had reprimanded her for her own comments about trans people, calling out his hypocrisy in the situation.

This is not the first time Asmongold's statements have stirred controversy, as the streamer has been known for his outspoken opinions.

However, his latest remarks have been some of the most divisive yet, with many calling for more accountability within the streaming community.