Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/17/25: Glenn Greenwald On Media's Iraq 2.0 Coverage, MN Assassin Last Text Revealed, California AG On Trump Troop's In LA
Jun 17, 2025
Glenn Greenwald, journalist and co-founder of The Intercept, discusses the media's role in shaping narratives around modern conflicts, drawing parallels between the Iraq War and present-day tensions. He critiques wartime disinformation and emphasizes the importance of media literacy. California Attorney General Rob Bonta highlights the legal battles over military roles in law enforcement, particularly concerning Trump’s National Guard deployment. They delve into the implications of misinformation, the dark realities of political violence, and urgent civil rights concerns.
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Religious Contradictions in War
- U.S. warns of Iranian messianic beliefs while allies with Israeli evangelicals who also hold messianic views.
- This contradiction exposes complex religious influences on Middle East policy.
Regime Change Signals in Iran
- The declared military strategy openly signals intentions of regime change beyond initial conflict.
- Evacuations and bombings indicate goals similar to Iraq's prolonged occupation.
War Architects Face No Consequences
- The same war architects from Iraq era remain influential and repeat discredited narratives.
- Opposition within MAGA to war is suppressed by Trump's leadership tactics.