System Update with Glenn Greenwald The Irony of John Bolton's Classified Docs Indictment; Prominent Dems Now Stutter When Asked About AIPAC
Oct 17, 2025
John Bolton's indictment for mishandling classified information is examined as a lesson in karmic justice. The podcast reveals significant gaps between Democratic politicians and their voter base, especially on issues related to AIPAC and Israel. Kamala Harris struggles to answer tough questions about Gaza, while Gavin Newsom fumbles the AIPAC topic. Cory Booker's evasive responses and Pete Buttigieg's lengthy diversions highlight the challenges Democrats face ahead of the 2028 primaries, as public opinion on Israel shifts.
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Karmic Justice In Bolton Indictment
- John Bolton was indicted on 18 felony counts for mishandling top-secret materials that were later accessed by actors linked to Iran.
- Glenn Greenwald frames the indictment as karmic justice given Bolton's prior calls for harsh punishment of leakers.
Reckless Handling Led To Foreign Access
- Bolton emailed top-secret diary notes to non-cleared individuals via unsecured personal accounts and messaging apps while serving in the White House.
- The indictment alleges those actions enabled a cyber actor believed linked to Iran to access classified materials.
Selective Enforcement Of Leak Laws
- Greenwald highlights selective enforcement: elites often avoid harsh penalties for classified leaks while lower-level leakers face severe punishment.
- He contrasts Bolton and Petraeus with whistleblowers like Snowden and Chelsea Manning.
