System Update with Glenn Greenwald "Former" Al-Qaeda Leader Welcomed to the White House; The "New TikTok" Clamps Down on Israel Critics: With Influencer Guy Christensen
Nov 12, 2025
Social media influencer Guy Christensen, known for advocating Palestinian rights, dives deep into the political landscape of TikTok and censorship. He shares his shocking experience of being offered $5,000 to promote pro-Israel content and discusses how this reflects the larger issue of free speech in the debate over Israel. The conversation also explores how Gen Z's opposition to Israeli actions is driven by social media documentation and empathy. Additionally, they examine the absurdity of welcoming a 'former' Al-Qaeda leader in the U.S.
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Influencer Offered Paid Pro‑Israel Promotion
- Guy Christensen says an Israeli outlet offered him $5,000 to livestream pro‑Israel support, which he refused.
- He exposed the offer and rallied creator peers who reported similar payments.
TikTok Was Unique In Its Relative Freedom
- Meta and Google were already heavily influenced by U.S. government and security contracts.
- TikTok stood out as comparatively freer, provoking efforts to seize its control.
Social Media As Strategic Battlefield
- Israel and allied groups view online narrative control as a frontline in modern conflict.
- Capturing platforms like TikTok is treated as strategic to shaping future wars and public opinion.
