System Update with Glenn Greenwald Glenn Answers Your Questions On: Reactions to the Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Protests in Iran, and More
Jan 10, 2026
Glenn dives into the Minneapolis ICE shooting, linking it to US foreign policy and societal violence. He critiques online reactions to such tragedies and warns about dehumanization in political discourse. Addressing 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' he explores its misuse in political critique and reflects on Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy actions. Also, Glenn analyzes the ongoing protests in Iran, discussing external influences and the complexities of regime stability. His insights challenge perceptions of power within political structures.
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Fleeing, Not Attacking, In The ICE Shooting
- Glenn argues the Minnesota ICE killing looked like the driver was fleeing, not attacking, based on her immediate right turn as she pulled away.
- He warns political leaders shouldn't pre-judge investigations or declare verdicts before facts emerge.
War Dehumanizes Society Domestically
- Glenn links celebratory reactions to killings with a coarsening society shaped by constant foreign wars.
- He argues repeated imperial violence desensitizes citizens and lowers respect for human life at home.
Cab Ride Reaction To Bin Laden Killing
- Glenn recounts landing in Brazil the night Osama bin Laden was killed and hearing local disgust at Americans celebrating his death.
- He uses the cab driver's reaction to illustrate discomfort with celebrating the extinguishing of life.
