System Update with Glenn Greenwald Michael Tracey Reports from CPAC: Exclusive Interviews with Liz Truss, Steve Bannon & More
Feb 25, 2025
Michael Tracey brings insights from CPAC, including a riveting chat with Liz Truss, the former Prime Minister of the UK, who shares her views on foreign policy and Ukraine's geopolitical significance. Steve Bannon offers his take on historical parallels and the rise of totalitarianism amid modern public health debates. Explore the factional dynamics within international right-wing movements and how these reflect broader populist nationalism trends. The conversation delves into the complexities of U.S. involvement in Ukraine, questioning the implications of foreign interventions.
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CPAC Clash
- At CPAC, the Polish Law and Justice Party and the German AfD clashed.
- The Polish party criticized the AfD's views on WWII and Russia.
AfD Defends Itself
- The former Polish Prime Minister called the AfD far-right and pro-Russia.
- The AfD representative refuted this, claiming to uphold responsibility for WWII.
AfD's Paradoxical Claim
- The AfD claims to be the strongest opponent of Nazi Germany's legacy.
- Other right-wing groups see them as sympathizers, creating a notable contradiction.