System Update with Glenn Greenwald

Glenn Takes Your Questions: Iraq War Lies, Judge Rebukes Trump, Ilhan Omar Curses Reporter, & More

May 3, 2025
This discussion dives into a former senator's wild encounter with the supposed Deep State over Iraq War lies. A federal judge recently ruled against the Trump administration's attempts to use the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar stirred up headlines with her colorful remarks to a journalist. The podcast also touches on the importance of accountability in government decisions and the dynamic relationships between politicians, the media, and the public.
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ANECDOTE

Leahy’s Iraq War Silence

  • Former Senator Pat Leahy was secretly shown classified files disproving the Iraq War claims but never revealed them publicly.
  • He only cast a token vote against the war, exemplifying Congressional inaction despite immunity to disclose such info.
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Ellsberg’s Courage vs. Senators

  • Daniel Ellsberg courageously leaked the Pentagon Papers, exposing lies about the Vietnam War.
  • Unlike senators with immunity, he risked prison to inform the public and ended up enabling Senator Mike Gravel to read the documents publicly.
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Wyden, Udall, and Snowden Contrast

  • Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Udall hinted at NSA spying abuses but withheld details from the public despite warning about secret laws.
  • Edward Snowden eventually revealed these abuses, exposing the extent of secret surveillance practices to the world.
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