System Update with Glenn Greenwald Will Tulsi Remain as DNI? Is Bombing Hospitals Permitted Only When Israel Does It?
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Jun 20, 2025 Tensions rise as Tulsi Gabbard finds herself at odds with Trump's hawkish administration, especially after being excluded from key discussions on Iran. The moral implications of military actions come to light, particularly concerning the bombing of hospitals in both Israel and Gaza. The podcast dives into Gabbard's political transformation from a Democratic star to a Trump surrogate, highlighting her critiques of the DNC. It also questions the ethical standards applied to military strikes on civilian infrastructure, sparking debate on international reactions.
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Tulsi's Early Political Rise
- Tulsi Gabbard was a young, charismatic soldier turned politician, initially embraced by Democrats.
- She resigned as DNC vice chair in 2016 due to perceived corruption favoring Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders.
Tulsi as Intelligence Chief
- Trump chose Tulsi for Director of National Intelligence to clean up corrupt, politicized intelligence agencies.
- Her outsider status and skepticism of Middle East wars made her a controversial but trusted choice for Trump.
Public Rift Over Iran Intel
- Trump publicly dismissed Tulsi's intelligence assessment denying Iran sought nuclear weapons.
- This public rebuke revealed a growing rift between Tulsi and Trump over Middle East policy.