Edward Snowden on Trump, Obama & How He Ended Up in Russia to Avoid U.S. Extradition

We conclude our interview with NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, who has just published his memoir titled “Permanent Record.” In 2013, after quitting his job at the NSA, Snowden attempted to fly from Hong Kong to Latin America in order to avoid being extradited to the United States. But the U.S. revoked his passport when he stopped through Russia, effectively stranding him there. Snowden has lived as an exile in Moscow ever since. He tells us his story.

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[OnGodspath]

And no one has a word to say in the comments about how, not only did Obama not keep a promise to end surveillance, he expanded it. :-( Interesting the way the blinders just stay on.

[paladinC]

After doing research on Snowden, I am all for him getting a full presidential pardon.

[austin]

America is advertised as a Democracy with Truth and Justice for all. The reality is far removed from the ads.

[blancaholland]

Blind eye to the truth: he can stay in Russia and keep writing.

[RubinaMerchant]

Anyone who goes through so much to tell the truth deserves respect and admiration. It takes pure courage.
The world needs heroes like Snowden and Assange.

[TheKimba]

We appreciate Democracy Now for letting Edward Snowden speak & share his story!

[anselgreene]

I love how he says trump is dumb when trump considered pardoning him. And he says he cant hate obama when obama was the one who wanted to lock him up

[daunteharris]

Thank you Russia for keeping him safe for us Humans.

[thetreekeeper]

What an extraordinary individual Edward Snowden is. Shame on the corrupt swamp that America has become.

[jjcameron]

So grateful for honest, truthful unadorned, yet thorough reporting!

[jascam]

This is a man of conviction and moral fiber, the world will come to know his name for good.

[hanwmanwukong]

Snowden: "no way my government is that stupid"
Me: "well, there's your first mistake!"

[Jedizen]

" We don't have a democracy here. . . It's more of a candy coated dictatorship. " --Frank Zappa, last interview in 1993. Even Frank knew well before Snowden left this country.

[EricDPeterson]

Ed, the first mistake was thinking the Gov. "isn't that stupid". We are talking about Kerry, right?

[tgrrr]

I was onboard until he revealed that he took the legacy media as truth.

[Marcus-]

Almost 20 years ive been listening on the radio or watching your videos. No one else like you guys. Love you all.

[maryforbus]

I don’t understand his thoughts on Trump. He seems to like Obama. That’s screwed up.

[BKLYNTURK]

Snowden is one of or the most intelligent people I’ve ever listened too. His knowledge and the way he explains it is phenomenal.

[jmc]

Amy Goodman is underrated as a journalist and interviewer. Good to see that they scooped other YouTube news channels for Snowden and getting there first.

[dougcane]

"When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals." — Edward Snowden