Who Is Ian Miles Cheong?

Hailing from Malaysia, Ian Miles Cheong is a political commentator and social media influencer who focuses on United States politics. He is very popular on X and currently stands as one of the most followed accounts on the platform. However, his ascent has been far from a bed of roses as he has been under a lot of fire with many American citizens claiming he has no part in talking about the United States while in Malaysia.

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Despite many people being against the thought of a non-American citizen speaking deeply about American issues, I would argue for Ian that whatever happens in America, usually tends to affect the whole world. That said, Ian Miles Cheong has made it his life work to keep his followers on social media up to date with all the emerging issues surrounding the United States and other political superpowers.

With his comment section filled with people telling him to keep off American politics, Ian doesn’t seem the least bit bothered and keeps doing what he loves most.

But when did all his interest in the United States start, was he always this intrigued by politics in the USA? Well, what most people don’t know is that Ian started off his career as a gaming journalist. He was also very renowned on Reddit where he served as a moderator. Due to the time he spent covering gaming, (both streaming and journalism work) Ian is well-respected among gamers. In the field of American politics, Miles usually advocates for right-wing policies. Most of his tweets usually include grievances from United States citizens, people giving their opinions regarding various social justice issues and also highlighting various political issues in the country.

So Is Ian Miles Cheong American?

With the amount of time he spends talking about the United States, anyone would assume that Ian is either American or as American roots. Well, to shock you, Ian is indeed Malaysian and it is widely known that he even makes his tweets from Malaysia. This paradox has resulted in both Americans and Malaysians criticizing him harshly. On one side, his countrymen ask why he doesn’t comment on local politics whereas on the other hand, US citizens wonder why he’s so concerned about the politics of a country he doesn’t even live in.

Why Is Ian Miles Cheong Famous?

His rise to fame can be traced back to the 2010s when he was involved in discussions around Gamergate while still a full-time gamer. So what is Gamergate? you might ask, well if you aren’t familiar with it, Gamergate was a coordinated online harassment campaign that mainly targeted women involved in the gaming world to cut the long story short. He slowly transitioned into political commentary, aligning himself with the right wing. Over the years, he has seen a lot of controversy especially due to his views and beliefs.

Ian has also had his fair share of ‘Ls’. He was incredibly critical of the Black Lives Matter movement which made him fall out of love even with some right-wing supporters. Another outlandish claim that he made in the past was about climate change, where he boldly stated that climate change “is a hoax invented by neo-Marxists who aim to destabilize world economy”. That’s a pretty bold claim if you ask me.

Ian currently boasts over a million followers on his X account¹ and just over 10,000 on Instagram, maybe because he has set it to private and accepts followers personally.

Is Ian Miles Cheong Dead?

First of all, Ian Miles Cheong is alive and kicking, (or should I say, alive and tweeting). After a string of controversy surrounding his tweets about Israel, as well as other sensitive topics. His alleged opponents sought to push a rumor that he had passed on, which he later dispelled by tweeting on his account. He has since been more vocal about his country (heck, he even shares videos and pictures of beautiful scenery in his hometown). He continues to warn his followers about the dangers of veering away from cultural norms and values with a lot of personal opinions of course.

Other Ventures

Ian has appeared in several productions and podcasts. He served as the co-host of The Everything Space and appeared on Eric Boiling the Balance. Other shows he has made appearances in include; The Caldron Pool Show, Frontlines, The Buck Sexton Show, #Killstream, Morning Kumite, The Dick Show, The Hollywood in Toto and Warski Live.

Personal Life

Born on May 27, 1983, Ian Miles Cheong is 41 years old. He resides in Malaysia and has kept details regarding his family away from the public.

References

1. X profile ↩︎