System Update with Glenn Greenwald Q&A With Glenn: On Nick Fuentes' Support for Minneapolis Killings, Dems and "Abolish ICE," and Josh Shapiro's Antisemitism Whining
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Jan 31, 2026 A rapid Q&A dives into claims linking a right-wing figure to Minneapolis killings and the ethics of state violence. Discussion touches on media labeling and why political tags often fail. Immigration debates explore mass deportation logistics and the politics behind "abolish ICE" posturing. A segment examines vetting, alleged antisemitism complaints, and ties between politicians and Israel.
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High Bar For State Lethal Force
- Glenn Greenwald emphasizes a high societal bar for justifying lethal force by armed state agents on U.S. soil.
- He argues killing citizens should be narrowly justified and treated like war as a last resort.
War Mentality Lowers Domestic Standards
- Greenwald links the normalization of domestic brutality to the U.S. government's casualness about war.
- He warns wartime mentality abroad seeps back, lowering thresholds for violence at home.
Criticism Of Tactics Is Not Hidden Policy Opposition
- Greenwald rejects the claim critics of ICE are merely masking opposition to deportation policy.
- He says opposing implementation of a policy doesn't mean opposing the policy's stated aim in principle.