Judging Freedom Aaron Maté: Trump and Ethnic Cleansing
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Feb 12, 2025 
Aaron Maté, a journalist renowned for his insights on U.S. foreign policy, dives into Tulsi Gabbard's shifting political views on Israel and Palestine. He provocatively discusses a former president's controversial suggestions about Gaza, examining the impact of U.S. and Israeli policies on the region. The conversation highlights the inequalities faced by Palestinians amidst geopolitical tensions and scrutinizes the complexities surrounding hostages, deadlines, and media narratives in Gaza. Maté's compelling commentary sheds light on pressing humanitarian concerns.
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Gabbard's Contradictions
- Aaron Maté criticizes Tulsi Gabbard's changed stance on Israel-Palestine, highlighting her shift from fair-mindedness to smearing protesters.
- Despite this, he acknowledges her bravery in calling out deceptions about the Iraq War and Syria.
Intelligence Community Threat and Gabbard's Confirmation
- Judge Napolitano expresses concern over the intelligence community's threat to liberty, welcoming Gabbard's confirmation while noting her flip-flop on Section 702 surveillance.
- He highlights Gabbard's past opposition to the provision, which allows spying on Americans without warrants.
Sanders' Vote
- Maté finds Bernie Sanders' vote against Gabbard's confirmation disappointing, especially given Gabbard's past support for Sanders.
- He points out Sanders' vote for Marco Rubio despite their differing views, highlighting what he sees as partisan politics.