The Glenn Beck Program Best of the Program | Guests: Douglass Mackey & Bill O'Reilly | 7/10/25
Jul 10, 2025
Douglass Mackey, a political commentator recently exonerated after a conviction for posting an election meme, discusses the targeting he faced and the implications for free speech. Bill O'Reilly shares insights from President Trump about the Epstein files and their relevance amidst public curiosity. Historian Edwin Black discusses his book on Israel's Operation Rising Lion, shedding light on its historical context and geopolitical impact. Together, they explore themes of misinformation, government overreach, and the pressing need for transparency in political narratives.
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Mackey's Social Media Profile
- Douglass Mackey explains he had a large Twitter following during the 2016 election and was considered influential.
- Despite this, his meme received only about 100 likes at the time of posting on a secondary account.
Meme Targeted as "Russian Plot"
- Douglass Mackey reveals the prosecution's motive involved framing his meme as Russian-backed disinformation to target Trump supporters.
- The government wrongly alleged a Russian plot to steal the election through such online posts.
Legal Battle Costs and Fundraising
- Douglass Mackey states that his legal defense cost him well over a million dollars.
- He raised some funds through the nonprofit memedefensefund.com but still owes money and plans to sue the DOJ for legal fees.
