Valuetainment "Destroying The United States" - Glenn Greenwald WARNS Trump's Global Policies Are HURTING America
Oct 28, 2025
Glenn Greenwald, an acclaimed journalist and constitutional critic, joins Patrick Bet-David to delve into the complexities of Trump's presidency. They uncover the near-pardon of Edward Snowden, revealing how Republican senators intervened. Glenn highlights the deep state’s influence over Trump’s policies and the challenges he faced from establishment figures like Mike Pompeo. The discussion also contrasts America First ideals with traditional interventionism, showcasing the internal battles within Trump's administration and potential shifts in loyalty among his allies.
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Trump Nearly Pardoned Snowden
- Glenn Greenwald recounts lobbying Trump during the 2020-2021 transition when Trump nearly pardoned Edward Snowden.
- Republican senators threatened conviction in his second impeachment to prevent the pardon, which ultimately stopped it.
Personal Victimization Changed Trump's View
- Trump developed sympathy for Snowden after learning how intelligence agencies had targeted him and his campaign.
- That personal victimization shifted Trump from calling Snowden a traitor to wanting to pardon him.
Security State Controls Presidents
- Washington's security-state institutions routinely manipulate new presidents by invoking threats like imminent terrorist attacks.
- Glenn Greenwald says this dynamic neutralizes civilian control and subverts elected leaders' agendas.