System Update with Glenn Greenwald Will Tulsi Remain as DNI? Is Bombing Hospitals Permitted Only When Israel Does It?
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Jun 20, 2025 Tensions rise as Tulsi Gabbard finds herself at odds with Trump's hawkish administration, especially after being excluded from key discussions on Iran. The moral implications of military actions come to light, particularly concerning the bombing of hospitals in both Israel and Gaza. The podcast dives into Gabbard's political transformation from a Democratic star to a Trump surrogate, highlighting her critiques of the DNC. It also questions the ethical standards applied to military strikes on civilian infrastructure, sparking debate on international reactions.
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Public Rift Over Iran Intel
- Trump publicly dismissed Tulsi's intelligence assessment denying Iran sought nuclear weapons.
- This public rebuke revealed a growing rift between Tulsi and Trump over Middle East policy.
Tulsi's Video Sparks Controversy
- Tulsi's anti-war video warning of nuclear annihilation angered Trump, seen as undermining his Iran war plans.
- The administration viewed her as speaking out of turn amid intense Iran policy debates.
Tulsi's Senate Intel Testimony
- Tulsi testified that the intelligence community confirmed Iran was not building nuclear weapons as of March 2025.
- Her honest testimony contrasts with political claims pushing the narrative Iran is imminently seeking nukes.