Chelsea Manning on relationships & being seen as a role model | Louis Theroux Interviews - BBC

[@11laila11]

Manning calling herself a fluke is just heartbreaking. She paid a diabolical price for being honest and exposing war crimes. Above and beyond 99.9% of the rest of us!

[@chimps4gimps]

The absence of any kind of ego is just staggering. Louis was right. Right person, right time.

[@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij]

How did she get away with it yet Assange is still being relentlessly prosecuted??

[@Evanmuller-n5z]

​@@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij Democrat plant.

[@onemysore6120]

She demonstrated extraordinary resilience many probably believe themselves incapable of achieving. So it provokes admiration in those people.

[@asifitmatters1]

He…

[@M-4-56]

@@asifitmatters1 no

[@asifitmatters1]

@@M-4-56 no what? No he didn’t or no he isn’t a he…

[@Evanmuller-n5z]

HE! you cannot change the truth no matter how much you wish you could. That is just crazy.

[@katedring]

It saddens me so much that she feels this way about herself. She did what 99% of people wouldn't be brave enough to do. I think she's so courageous and an exceptional person.

[@RS_]

I think the reason she feels that way is because she was the only one who spoke out, when it should have been more people doing this..

[@benedictcumberbatch4275]

Probably jacked up her mind with all that torment. Some wicked people are in power.

[@Evanmuller-n5z]

HE*

[@AB-qb3wf]

What she calls a fluke is what courage is. It takes courage to stand for whats right given what she would have to face.

[@Paula_Deen_Guy_Fieri]

Chelsea Manning is an American hero. Here, she downplays the bravery it truly took to stand up to the most powerful government/military in the world. Many people in her situation perhaps would have THOUGHT to tell the public those dark truths, but it takes someone with a certain amount of gall to actually come out and DO it. Thank you Chelsea. The entire world thanks you for what you exposed. Peace on Earth

[@Bl0odbagz13]

She's one of the few people who had the gall to tell the public, especially U.S citizens, about the horrors our government was behind; and yet her human rights get put at stake as a trans woman because conservatives think we're all a threat🙄

[@pa-ikollo1851]

You are a threat to their narrow mindedness and ghastly ways. Stay awesome!

[@Sun.powder]

That is why she is the best role model, so in future unselfish ,brave, noble and rebelious behaviour like that for the greater good will not just be a fluke.

[@BrandonSmith-qx8jx]

He

[@sylvesteruchia5263]

I unironically agree with you . She is a regular person who made the right call at the right time . She could be any of us , proof that you don't have to be invincible to make a heroic decision.

[@nicoles46]

I'm impressed how she reflects on "role model" and what it means to her, eventually calling herself a fluke. Based on her answers and emotions, you can see, that she went trough quite a lot. Her honesty is something that unfortunately you don't see too often these days.

[@thematriarchy2075]

I respect Chelsea very much and i also respect Louis very much. I am happy he did the interview, integrity is needed, and that's what Louis is about. Wonderful interview

[@L-M39353]

You are hero because you did what so many would have ignored. Courage is why we call you a hero

[@sleepswithnopillow8413]

comfortably awkward she's so awkward she doesnt make me feel awkward

[@capital5901]

Life is a fluke, no need to feel ashamed of being what everything else is.

[@avadventuregear]

Keep in mind she was tortured by her own people. Her own government for exposing crimes against humanity and going against the Geneva Convention. The US helped form that. Instead of being a hero she was held in solitary. They wanted to break her mind. Hero. End of. Not a fluke, a person with enough bravery to do the right thing.

[@howdymontz]

everyone in comments talking about whether Chelsea is a man or woman as if it’s going to effect her, she was in solitary confinement and tortured by the government for years. y’all are sensitive people having piss fits over her gender when that’s the least of the concerns for a government whistleblower 😂

[@ructionradius2888]

Yes but is it a man or a woman?

[@livingdeadgirl8463]

Answer: Woman

[@ructionradius2888]

@@livingdeadgirl8463 I'm pretty sure it's a man dressed like a woman

[@ructionradius2888]

@@livingdeadgirl8463 yeah he's a "man", male at least, his real name is Bradley

[@Harapan876]

@@ructionradius2888 legally?

[@aditibhatnagar8916]

It maybe a fluke to know the truth but it is the courage that she has that matters the most.

[@rawrity]

She's an American hero and always will be.

[@FIREBRAND38]

*He's* a convicted criminal and deserved to rot in jail.

[@AamuAurora]

​@@FIREBRAND38any person who sacrifices their life in order to uncover predatory and criminal actions of the political underworld is a hero who loves their country much more than those in power who use their position to stay powerful against the national interest. They're one in a billion. When everybody sits quiet, being a rotting cog in a machine, they risk everything so the system had a slight chance to change for the better future of the country and its people. You don't have to agree with her political views to see the impact and importance of people like her.

[@danculbert6349]

​@FIMREBRAND38 Go listen to Tarkus, old man

[@fordcapri6288]

​​@@FIREBRAND38a whistleblower that exposes corruption is not a criminal by any definition

[@davidmcclellan9621]

Former United States Army soldier Chelsea (born Bradley) Manning must stay out of living behind bars inside of jails and prisons. Otherwise, the socioeconomic statuses of human beings belonging to the GLBTI+ communities will be jeopardised 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬. Also, elected government officials will be making poorer budgetary decisions as to how they will be spend finite amounts of taxpayers' monies 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬. Personally, I need neither one of the other, nor both.

[@andrewwiltshire2689]

Courage is not a fluke

[@resist.]

Huge respect to Chelsea Manning

[@snecilia9601]

Chelsea Manning became my role model before i understood that I'm trans because she was the most brave and morally upright person I have known to exist in my life.

[@thefreese1]

So you want to be a treasonous person a d upload 3/4 of a million pages of national security docs.. .engadering countless field operatives ... What a wish....

[@haloguylevi]

Where can I watch the full interview

[@Normakhorn]

BBC iPlayer

[@JoE_Songs]

Jeeeesus Christ, why is it so hard to post a link to the whole interview? or some information how to see it?! - I mean this is the BBC, get it together folks.

[@sleepswithnopillow8413]

ive lowkey got a crush on her

[@BrandonSmith-qx8jx]

It’s a man

[@franklinbadge1215]

​@@BrandonSmith-qx8jx Pretty sure he's saying he has a crush on Chelsea, not Louis.

[@Glamy001]

@@franklinbadge1215 why you play dumb?

[@franklinbadge1215]

@@Glamy001 Better than actually being dumb

[@Caulstan0878]

She’s an impressive human

[@JaydedWun]

Hero.

[@Monkeynati]

Where can I find the whole interview if I’m not in the UK?

[@JaydedWun]

Same

[@salumbre365]

There is so much pain in her eyes.

[@estrellamartinez7136]

i was thinking the same thing, so much pain and sadness

[@benedictcumberbatch4275]

And all the people who put it there get away

[@KAMILITA]

The courage is your superpower.

[@Wot_is_dat]

Many of those that have a 'special talent' don't have the morals and ethics of this lady. She should know how rare she is.

[@KAMILITA]

Once a hero always a hero.

[@HenryvdVeer]

I totally ❤ Chelseas stability. Big fan

[@gerrymarlowe5541]

I agree with Louis that the best way to look at it is that Chelsea was the right person in the right place at the right time. One of America's best.

[@Haffmatthew]

I have a deep respect for Chelsea’s courage and character related to her choices to risk all her liberties and freedoms to share with the country the horrendous things we’ve done and we do. If only our politicians practiced this type of zeal, we might actually grow and prosper more

[@dandrechesterfield5411]

The only thing I've ever donated to regularly was the Bradley Manning fund. I felt like it was so wrong what they did

[@pauljon7493]

This is true courage

[@zpiral112358]

where can i watch this entire interview?

[@Carol-Lyne]

A fluke... a fluke?!? Social work, teaching, inspiring, leading, lighting a way out of the darkness for others..... you are a beautiful soul and the world is and remains more wonderful because YOU are in it. Please don't go anywhere. This world can be brutal sometimes for people with high intelligence, and those with high empathy for others. Which is the only type of person the world needs more of to become a better world and more peaceful place for everyone.

[@demiV55555]

What a beautiful soul. My heart is breaking. The garbages in this world thinks they are great and the diamonds think they are worthless. Its madness.

[@JaydedWun]

She is an anomaly, but she doesnt understand how (or maybe she does). This world is full, more than ever before, of fake heroes. She did the real thing.

[@jezdog3000]

Imagine how many people in all government agencies that have seen gross misconduct and don’t have the courage to speak up. Thousands of people

[@benedictcumberbatch4275]

Who’s there to punish them for it?

[@zeusros]

Maybe doesn't feel brave, but you are the only person in a room full of liars who have the guts to tell the truth.

[@Killerwale-hk4wy]

She did a good thing. What she was put through is unjust.

[@Azrael442]

You know what. I isually dont indulge people in the whole pronouns thing and i think its all a load of nonesense but out of respect for Chelsea Manning im going to give it to her. Shes got some balls to be telling the truth knowing the consequences and that in my book is hero status.

[@etiennechaplais1764]

"The whole pronouns thing" Man you must feel like a hero. Congratulations, you've shown the most basic decency required

[@FOUADMKHAN]

Why is louis being so weird here?

[@humushumus2219]

The way she treated Greenwald tells a lot. That's truly despicable.

[@tomfrancis5575]

You literally can’t tell 🙄

[@KayGirl216]

Chelsea I know you know numbers well. You are not a statistical fluke. You severely underestimate the uniqueness of your pure bravery, wherever it came out of for whatever reason, the unmitigated selflessness to do the right thing. You have to know that shit is lost in most people. It’s you Chelsea. Please know that. You made such a big difference and it’s entirely the opposite of a fluke.

[@fordcapri6288]

Lets see how much content in this interview is about Julian Assange, i am betting Louis Theroux doesnt go there

[@reshmapatel325]

I haven't heard of this person before. Who are they?

[@JK_JK_JK_JK]

What are They?!?! 🤔😕🧐

[@reshmapatel325]

@@JK_JK_JK_JK 😂

[@FIREBRAND38]

He's a man who, in 2010, engaged in espionage on behalf of Julian Assange in violation of his trust and oath to the US Army. He should still be in jail if not for a Presidential commutation of sentence by a clueless Barack Obama. That's who _he,_ as far as what he's supposed to be your guess is as good as mine.

[@hajarmdn4883]

She’s a whistleblower. She popped the lid on US and co war crimes in Irak and Afghanistan. She got tried for it and spend 7 years in prison. A lot of it in solitary confinement

[@jacindamcdowell8670]

Heard of google?

[@dardanel_la]

Uhah, I like him. Frankly speaking, I would never be brave enough to do what he've done. Yeah.

[@etiennechaplais1764]

Louis Theroux is a great interviewer for sure

[@deepbhaisare6772]

Why is he sitting too close to the subject.. Very intimidating.. Chelsea started with defensive offense.

[@sleepswithnopillow8413]

knees too open looks awkward

[@ГлебВерховский-п2р]

Governmen't obsession with secrecy is a bad thing. In a democracy everything should be transprent. Only blood-sucking dictatorships like Russia have to fear the ruth

[@davidmcclellan9621]

Can Chelsea Manning dodge the world(s) of recidivism? Taking into consideration that she is a military veteran of the United States Army, staying out of legal troubles can be extremely difficult. Until the day she dies, Chelsea Manning will struggle to stay out of further legal troubles. But, in the meantime, I will recognise Chelsea Manning for what she has become now. I do think that Chelsea Manning will never want to be Bradley Manning anymore 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈😃😃😃😃😃.

[@paulburton9904]

What's wrong with bring a fluke ?...why do people want to be important.....I don't get it 😂

[@etiennechaplais1764]

Well if you basically ruin any hope at a normal life you want to make it count don't you

[@dodgud2143]

Being a superhero once and an amazing person the rest of your life doesn't make you a fluke

[@FIREBRAND38]

Sounds like the interviewer is looking for a date.

[@minhho8719]

Hey Chelsea, U need to understand that U possess good computer skills which made possible d secret war revelations Those dark chapters of yr nation's roles in war would not have been exposed without yr involvement. U r much more than what U think.

[@0poIE]

*The drugs have ruined this person lol*

[@vo4068]

The extra £10 could have gone on the nhs, what was the point of this program!

[@danculbert6349]

What could 10 pound do for the NHS?

[@vo4068]

@@danculbert6349 Hi, all the £10 collectively could be better used to support the health system. I’m not saying that the only problem is money, in the nhs, but I’d rather see it go towards the health system.

[@loisONEILL-r5n]

❤😊we need Contracts in Law Enforcement & The Military Not Contract Iphones Androids SmartPhones😊

[@jorgeescalante4176]

A broken man ..

[@Paddlepoplion]

Julian Assange needs to come out as gender fluid and he will be released

[@franklinbadge1215]

This aged poorly

[@TransVangal]

Chelsea is she still transitioning or nonbinary at this point?

[@flowerpink724]

And that matters why ?

[@Your_mom736]

@@flowerpink724For the same reason she’s even being talked about. It’s all he/she has.

[@AtomicMushroomz]

Most people don't even know anything about her being trans.@@Your_mom736

[@TransVangal]

@@Your_mom736 🫥🙂

[@nbawinningtips]

sick

[@karenavey2183]

Cosplaying.

[@danculbert6349]

As what?

[@M-4-56]

@@danculbert6349 I doubt this guy even knows what he means

[@PrayerPartnerExtraordinaire]

A role model. We've lost all hope.

[@danculbert6349]

Someone who goes against the government to provide the truth, sounds like a role model to me

[@SJD326]

He is definitely not a role model

[@jermaineallert7261]

She lies alot

[@saradapagediocletian9707]

War criminal.

[@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf]

Man

[@jhconjr]

As a retired US military officer, one of my biggest disappointments with Obama was that he pardoned Manning. It was a slap in the face of all the people in the US government who take seriously their oath to our constitution and try to do their best every day to safeguard our national secrets. It also diminished our national security by sending the message that you don't really need to take your oath seriously. Unfortunate, very unfortunate. Not Manning, but that Manning was pardoned.

[@krumble8327]

So those in the military should be able to act with impunity? How can anyone be safeguarded if no one is accountable? It's completely unacceptable to criminalise whistle blowers.

[@jhconjr]

Manning was not a whistleblower. Manning was a spy. Manning read a 35 page document at sentencing apologizing for her actions. And nowhere in the oath that every service member and most government officials take to support and defend the Constitution of the United States are the words 'if they feel like it or it is convenient.' It is tragic that so many elected officials casually disregard their oath of office, but the oath is still there and still in effect. The problem is not with the oath, it is with those who disregard it. Duty, honor, oath and country may seem like antiquated concepts, but they are what help keep us from anarchy or authoritarianism.@@krumble8327

[@CaptainXJ]

As a US military veteran all I can say is, maybe don't commit war crimes then.

[@davidmcclellan9621]

@@CaptainXJ Did you vote for wacko bazillionaire businessman Donald John Trump?

[@davidmcclellan9621]

@jhconjr: Did you vote for wacko bazillionaire businessman Donald John Trump?

[@patrickarky116]

What are these two males talking about???????

[@jeboccuzzi10]

What a freak

[@JK_JK_JK_JK]

What exactly is it?!?! 🤔😕🧐 A Man, A Woman or a What?!?! 😳😲😳

[@danculbert6349]

Trans woman. Very simple

[@brunobettati]

A human being who faced outstanding situations and developed a profound knowledge of human nature. I want to read her literature.

[@migadonte]

Maniac

[@D71219ONE]

That’s a treasonous dude.

[@garyallen9901]

Another weirdo

[@M-4-56]

Says someone who's done nothing with his life and thinks The Daily Star is reliable

[@garyallen9901]

@@M-4-56 how you know I'm not doing nothing with my life and what gives you the right to say Im a he aka his?

[@MrLowfive94]

Well I regret clicking on this freakshow video😂 somebody get that man some help!

[@danculbert6349]

More like MrLowLife

[@cblairrrr2048]

​@@danculbert6349 why?

[@franklinbadge1215]

Louis Theroux seems fine. Why would he need help?

[@MegaJamesno1]

Very innteligent person.

[@loisONEILL-r5n]

DEP 1983 🪖⛑️ MAY 1983 LuverBouy US 🪖 ARMY WWI The BackWards Swastika me neck 🧣 Tattoo Under The INFANTRY BLACK STAR

[@CanadianBear47]

welcome to bounderies. bro u are not entitled to know anything. next i would expect u to ask whats in your pants. u have the super power of justice and seeing somthing wrong and saying somthing lots of ppl dont have your skills. u are made out to be a whistleblower compared with a normal human that doenst believe that orders entitled them to do murders and then their pals cover it up. yeah man same i wish there were not as many narcissistic people that feel entitled to abuse ppl. i wish there was more that call it out as it is. u cannot unring the bell. 3:01 i hear u on that