Glenn Greenwald criticized Trump's deportation target, causing backlash

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Glenn Greenwald faced backlash from Fox News viewers after defending Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist targeted for deportation by Donald Trump. Greenwald criticized the Trump administration for violating Khalil's civil rights during a recent interview. He argued that Khalil, a green card holder, is entitled to free speech protections. Greenwald compared Khalil's situation to that of some January 6 protesters, emphasizing the need to focus on individual actions rather than generalizations about groups. Following the interview, conservative commentators on social media expressed their disapproval, labeling Greenwald's views as anti-Trump and questioning his legal expertise.


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