cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30671556

Generated Summary below:

Main Topic: The video discusses the widespread support Glenn Greenwald received after private videos of him were leaked online in what is perceived as a politically motivated smear attempt.

Key Points:

• The Leak: Private videos of Glenn Greenwald engaging in consensual intimate acts were released without his consent, which he considers a criminal and malicious act intended to harm him politically.
• Unexpected Support: Despite political differences, many figures across the political spectrum, including Caitlyn Johnston, Sulieman Ahmed, Rob Schneider, Megan Kelly, Matt Gates, Charlie Kirk, Candace Owens, and even some Zionists, publicly defended Greenwald.
• Motivations Behind the Attack: The video suggests the leak was an attempt to silence Greenwald's critical journalism, particularly his reporting on Israel and its intelligence activities. It is speculated that the leak could be related to Greenwald's recent interview with Tucker Carlson, where he discussed Israel's spying on American citizens.
• Backfire Effect: The smear attempt largely backfired, with many people rallying to Greenwald's defense, highlighting the importance of free speech and condemning the invasion of privacy.
• Comparison to Other Cases: The video draws a parallel to the case of Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who also had sex tapes leaked in an attempt to silence her reporting on corruption.

Highlights:

• The broad and unexpected support for Glenn Greenwald from across the political spectrum.
• The discussion of Israel's potential motivations for targeting Greenwald, including his reporting on Israeli intelligence activities and his interview with Tucker Carlson.
• The condemnation of the smear attempt as a politically motivated attack on a journalist's freedom of speech.
• The observation that the attempt backfired, strengthening support for Greenwald and highlighting the desperation of those trying to silence him.

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