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Express Tribune
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Christian commentator Pinesap seeks donations after losing job amid viral debate and controversy
Connor Estelle, who goes by the pseudonym Pinesap online, is seeking financial support after claiming he was dismissed from his job following his appearance on Jubilee's 'Surrounded' series. During the widely viewed debate—garnering nearly 4 million views on YouTube—he openly described himself as a fascist and stated he 'doesn't care' if he was labelled a Nazi. He also defended expressing support for autocracy and made controversial remarks about Nazi persecution, noting that while Nazis 'persecuted the church a little bit,' he did not oppose human dignity being assaulted. Following the backlash, Pinesap set up a fundraising campaign on GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding platform known for hosting controversial causes. Photo: X He described the campaign as an 'emergency fund' for living expenses and job searching and accused society of engaging in "cancellation culture" by penalising him for voicing 'fully legal traditional right‑wing political views.' His initial goal of $15,000 has already been surpassed, raising nearly $20,000 so far. One donor contributed with a message reading, 'We need a white nation! It's our only future! Vive le Fascisme,' referencing the extremist code '88.' Pinesap also spoke about the fallout during an appearance on the Rift Report podcast, saying he lost his job due to societal backlash: 'It's just the culture that kind of exists currently surrounding the manner in which you're cancelled for voicing [...] any heterosexual, Christian, sort of moral belief.' He did not provide details about the company or role from which he was terminated..
Al Bawaba
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
'Pinesap' fired after Jubilee debate with Mehdi Hasan over 'fascist' views
Published July 22nd, 2025 - 09:40 GMT ALBAWABA - After admitting to being a "fascist" during a heated debate with Mehdi Hasan during a Jubilee episode on YouTube, Catholic commentator Pinesap has been fired from his job. Conor, who goes by the name 'Pinesap,' took to social media with a statement claiming that he got fired from his job due to his political beliefs. The statement added that Conor is raising money as an emergency fund while he looks for another job. The influencer who goes by the name "FeelsGuy" on X (formerly known as Twitter) blamed "cancel culture" and "political discrimination" for the matter in question. Reports indicate that Conor was fired from a tech company called 'VeUP Ltd' which operates in several parts of the world, including the US, UK, Europe, and the Middle East. 'Pinesap' fired after Jubilee debate with Mehdi Hasan over 'fascist' views — AF Post (@AFpost) July 22, 2025 His layoff sparked mixed reactions on social media with several individuals either condemning the act or siding with the company's actions. A social media user wrote defending Conor, "Pinesap is one of my closest friends and one of the kindest people I've ever met. He has helped me tremendously in my faith and it is disgusting that he is going through this. Please help him and donate if you can." On the contrary, another social media user slammed the individual and said, "I've dealt with Pinesap. He's no Christian. People call him a nice guy, a good man, a good Catholic. He's none of those things. He's a racist, a fascist, and a troll. If you support him, I question your faith too." What did the Jubilee video discuss? Jubilee (YouTube) The Jubilee video titled "(1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives (ft. Mehdi Hasan)" involved 20 far-right Americans debating Mehdi Hasan about several political subjects including the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza, Trump's recent political decisions, and more. Among the 20 far-right individuals was Conor, who was labeled by Hasan as a fascist for refusing to state he's not a fan of the Nazis. Mehdi Hasan then said, "I think you say 'I'm a fascist,'" to which Conor replied, "Yes, I am," followed by laughter and claps from the far-right crowd surrounding them. Hasan doubled down, claiming it will be obvious to millions of viewers who the "fascists and Nazis" in the crowd are. However, Conor slammed back, stating he's not ashamed of his views. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
