System Update with Glenn Greenwald

Pam Bondi's Malicious Ineptitude on Full Display During Senate Hearing; Pro-Spying Senators Complain About Being Surveilled; What New Candace/Charlie Kirk Messages Reveal

Oct 8, 2025
Pam Bondi, former Attorney General, finds herself in hot water during a Senate hearing where she dodges critical questions about Epstein and Venezuelan strikes. Glenn Greenwald scrutinizes her performance, highlighting her misstatements and constitutional misunderstandings. The discussion then pivots to the hypocrisy of pro-surveillance senators expressing outrage after being surveilled themselves. Additionally, Glenn reveals explosive messages from Charlie Kirk, showcasing the influence of donors on his political stances, particularly regarding Israel.
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Senate Oversight Is For The Public

  • The Senate Judiciary hearing exists to provide transparency to the American public about DOJ actions.
  • Pam Bondi repeatedly refused to answer basic questions, substituting partisan attacks instead of disclosures.
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Bondi's Constitutional Missteps

  • Pam Bondi's public statements reveal a shallow grasp of constitutional doctrine and her role.
  • Her comments on
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AG Is Not The President's Personal Lawyer

  • Bondi treats the Attorney General as if representing the president rather than the American people.
  • This reinterpretation undermines DOJ independence and accountability.
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