System Update with Glenn Greenwald The Right's Crusade to Cancel Tucker
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Nov 4, 2025 The discussion dives into the smear campaign against Tucker Carlson following his controversial interview with Nick Fuentes. It explores Carlson's rise in conservative media and his shift in perspective on U.S. support for Israel. Glenn outlines the backlash from Republican figures and the surprising embrace of cancel culture among conservatives. He also highlights historical parallels with past right-wing critics of Israel and examines how public opinion is shifting against the establishment's narrative.
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Criticism Equals Anti‑Semitism In Practice
- Glenn Greenwald argues critics of Israel are routinely labeled anti-Semitic in U.S. politics.
- He says this label now functions as the de facto definition of anti-Semitism in America.
Tucker's Influence And Why He Was Fired
- Greenwald traces Tucker Carlson's rise as the dominant conservative media voice through 2016–2023.
- He notes Tucker's opposition to interventionist policies helped make him a target and led to his firing from Fox.
Israel Topic Triggered Rapid Backlash
- Greenwald says Tucker shifted to criticizing U.S. support for Israel after October 7 and faced rapid denunciations.
- He argues attacks intensified as Israel criticism became more central to U.S. politics.
