System Update with Glenn Greenwald No Kings Protests: A Partisan Pro-DNC Circus; The Trump Admin's Escalating Strikes on "Drug Boats" and Militarization of the Caribbean
Oct 21, 2025
Meagan O'Rourke, a producer and social media manager, reports from the No Kings protests in NYC, highlighting the partisan nature of attendees and their limited policy depth. Glenn critiques the Democratic establishment's hypocrisy, particularly Doug Emhoff's ties, while examining Trump's military strategies against alleged drug trafficking in the Caribbean. They discuss potential regime change in Venezuela, question the US government's narratives about narco-terrorism, and reflect on the broader implications of these actions for international law and regional stability.
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No Kings Were Principled
- The No Kings protests were largely partisan Democratic spectacles rather than a principled anti-authoritarian movement.
- Glenn argues the crowd mainly sought Democratic power, not genuine checks on executive authority.
Elite Theater Over Sacrifice
- Glenn highlights hypocrisy when elites protest authoritarianism without personal sacrifice.
- He cites Doug Emhoff staying at a firm that capitulated to Trump as emblematic theater over principle.
Harlem Satellite Rally Report
- Meagan O'Rourke attended a Harlem No Kings satellite rally and filmed several participants.
- She observed an older, mostly white crowd and spoke with organizers and attendees about their motives.
