Chelsea Manning - "README.txt" | The Daily Show

American transparency activist Chelsea Manning discusses pulling off one of the largest intelligence leaks in history, copying government files onto CDs with band names to avoid being caught and writing “README.txt” to be more of a coming of age story. #DailyShow #Comedy
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[@brsnight]

Chelsea's moral compass was an incredibly big part of her life when she was younger that she could not keep that information and live without feeling a horrible human being. That also speaks volumes of all the people involved that didn't say a word and knew what was going on. Immense courage on her part.

[@Schmidtelpunkt]

And the compass-to-ego ratio runs so much in her advantage compared to many other whistleblowers who became lap dogs of questionable strongmen.

[@jaynasheats4895]

@lynlovesthedead Take your hate elsewhere.

[@jaynasheats4895]

@lynlovesthedead No, it's pure hate.

[@peaceandlove544]

Great point

[@fergie1910]

​@@jaynasheats4895its not hate its fact. I admire the courage of Chelsea Manning and I believe live and let live amongst adults. But the fact remains its a biological man that would like to be a woman. If he wants to try be as close to a woman as possible he should be free to do so without hate. I don't understand a person that makes this choice so I don't hate. Im sure he knows he was born a man.

[@faithgathigia6341]

I think it's really cool that Trevor's weekly assignments include reading books and then interviewing the authors

[@blacklupus]

That would be reason enough for me to quit the show right there!

[@dahasolomon7314]

With the sheer amount of work that goes on behind the scenes, I very much doubt that he actually reads the books. The staff most likely read it and give him a detailed synopsis and the key points, otherwise that alone would be plenty difficult. I would like to be wrong about this 😅

[@prettysemiD]

Haha he actually does read the books. You can tell by how he interacts with the guest while giving his honest thoughts about the book and not just things that may be highlights and sells to many ppl. It’s painfully obvious if someone only gets notes from someone else, especially if you’re actually a reader yourself.

[@lfeb]

If he does, he's the only interviewer left that does. Maybe he only asks authors on that he already read the book and had questions about.

[@vadim7590]

Nothing cool about homework.

[@downtown6276]

So happy to see the positive comments! She went through soooooo much B.S. for doing the right thing. I am glad she's doing well now and is free to live her life! Thank you for your service and for never giving up.

[@ecurewitz]

Pleasantly surprised so far

[@danceswithdirt7197]

I was hesitant to click on the video because I'm used to seeing so much vitriol and hatred spewed towards her.

[@bjvu9460]

he, he, he, I can pretend I am a dog but that doesnt make me one or maybe it does

[@billsanter]

BS? She broke the law. She committed a court martial offense. I believe she thought she was doing the right thing. Sometimes when you do what you think is right you pay the price. She is very lucky no one was harmed by her actions because she could have faced the death penalty. As an E-3 in the military she was incredibly naive to think that she knew what classified information was okay to release to the public. To think she thought she was just in danger of losing her job. I don't think she was brave. I think she was just young and dumb.

[@billsanter]

@lynlovesthedead While I don't respect what Manning did in disclosing US secrets to the world, I do respect that she identifies as female.

[@JALaflinOfficial]

As a non-binary/trans person myself, I always watch interviews with transfolk on edge, because a lot of cis interviewers tend to fixate on a person's transition and not on their value as a human. With Trevor, I love that Chelsea's transness wasn't ignored (but was brought up only once purely in context), but that he mostly focused on her amazing overall story. :)

[@Undercaffinated]

Likewise and well said.

[@pilgrimgirl3182]

Thank you for hosting this interview. As both a transwoman and an Iraq war vet, this was very cathartic for me. Go you!☺️🌻✌️

[@WraithWriter]

Thank you for your service. Hooah.

[@ThroatGoat1]

She gave away information that could help the enemy making our brothers and sisters more vulnerable. She’s not a hero, she’s a traitor and needs to stop being celebrated. Two wrongs don’t make a right.

[@PETRAMOTION]

@@ThroatGoat1 she did time, now it’s Comrade TRUMPOV s turn.

[@PredatoryQQmber]

@@ThroatGoat1 The criminal terrorist s

[@jdmagicmusic]

@@ThroatGoat1 she's not a traitor, none of the info could "help the enemy", it was merely disclosing atrocities the US committed!!! she's a hero, and methinks you're a brainwashed jingoistic fool

[@iamlalapalooza]

this is a great interview and i have come away from it understanding her and her story way more than i did before! She is just a regular person, isn't she (besides, of course, being so brave).

[@nadas9395]

Chelsea is a hero! And grabbing files on 700mb CDs! Uploading at Starbucks! She's a real life movie type hero

[@nemahsyze7078]

At the time it was Bradley Manning who engaged in government theft. Chelsea did time. No reason to steal massive amounts of classified records and compromising the lives of others.

[@birdlover7776]

Yes 🙌

[@Larez121]

Maybe at first she was. But Chelsea didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@kasondaleigh]

What a great movie that would lbe.

[@ecurewitz]

They should make this into a movie

[@aerialcombat]

♥️🇺🇸 she's a true patriot, thank you for your service Chelsea Manning 🇺🇸♥️

[@wheeliebeast7679]

Cope harder Quilly

[@Larez121]

Chelsea can't be a true Patriot when she didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@KamalaHarris2024]

@Quilly Mundo whaaaaaah tRump lost. 😭

[@Ric_Vicious]

@Quilly Mundo Using your best words -- how butthurt are you right now?

[@onamattapeeya]

@@KamalaHarris2024 LOL he did not say anything about trump, it's like I started saying a few months back there were different types of TDS, type 1 or liberals that can't stop complaining about number 45 even though he doesn't matter anymore, so you are a type one, type 2 are the red hat wearing bunch that can't stop saying he's going to retake office soon LOL, turns out Trump made a fool of Democrats and Republicans... the fact that you would associate a one-word comment with being pro Trump and respond accordingly proves my point, you do realize there are a few people left in this country with intelligence and Common Sense and we are not Democrats or Republicans, we are Americans, and as mayor Pete Said, it is not symmetrical but there is a problem with both parties and extremism, when most of us don't care about whether or not some spoiled basketball players stand for the pledge, or what pronouns people choose to use,

[@Desaved]

No one is going to do these kinds of interviews. We need you, Trevor. The whole world needs you. Thank you.

[@kwanruanpromdeesan3514]

Check John Oliver interview of Edward Snowden, I think you will like it.

[@mikeximenez5285]

I will. Vote Ximenez in the upcoming daily show race.

[@StephanieSoressi]

Where did he go? Is he on sabbatical or what?

[@erinmac4750]

Wow! You gave us just enough in this interview that we have to buy the book! As a long term substitute teaching Constitutional Law, I was able to cover her situation and Edward Snowden's, amongst other controversial topics. Hopefully my students still remember and appreciate that freedom that we had at that moment in our learning environment. We need to be able to hold honest discourse about our government and related issues, so that we, and our future generations, can make informed decisions. Btw much respect to Chelsea and al the whistleblowers who risk their futures, even their lives, to bringing the truth to light.💜 #PardonSnowden #FreeAssange

[@marieque9298]

So happy Chelsea is finally living her life!

[@josephlogel7158]

His

[@aerialcombat]

@@josephlogel7158 stay out of her pants you violator

[@mars7304]

@@josephlogel7158 🤡🤡🤡

[@chillikrabathor]

@@josephlogel7158 she's made a profound impact on the world. What have you done, Joseph Nobody?

[@RippieFarmer]

@@josephlogel7158 really? That's the best you could do?

[@DannyLTerry]

SHE WAS BRAVE ENOUGH TO DO THE RIGHT THING WHEN SHE SAW THE WRONG THING.

[@Larez121]

Well she's a coward and traitor when it comes to Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@etruscancivilization]

Not brave to do the right thing, but instead, cared enough to do the right thing..

[@DannyLTerry]

@@etruscancivilization WHAT EVER GIVES YOU THE ATTENTION THAT'S HOW MUCH I "CARE".

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

@@DannyLTerry stop shouting

[@DannyLTerry]

@lynlovesthedead YOU MAY BE A BIGOT AND RACIST BUT NOT ALL OF US WERE RAISED TO HATE "LIKE YOU"!!!

[@MaleviahBurned]

I remember very vividly when this situation happened in real time. I was super against Chelsea, what she did, her transition, everything. Now I'm older. Now I've been out of the military for years. Now I see what she did was right.

[@CindyBarg]

Thank you for keeping an open mind.

[@AndreaAth]

Congrats on being open minded and able to grow! Amazing!

[@AL_THOMAS_777]

🙌 👏 🙏 🤝 👍

[@حكم-م2ب]

Much much respect to this woman

[@AL_THOMAS_777]

🙌 👏 🙏 🤝 👍

[@KIWIchix0r]

Her courage is vast. I really don’t know how she came through this ❤️

[@CindyBarg]

It helps when you feel a sense of pride for being the chosen one actually doing the right thing that desperately needs to be done.

[@AL_THOMAS_777]

🙌 👏 🙏 🤝 👍

[@cindy1568]

We used to protect whistleblowers not condemn them ✌️

[@Larez121]

Our government never protected whistleblowers. Especially when what they expose embarrasses the rich and powerful. Also Chelsea isn't brave... She didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

They are heroes. Unfortunately we are in a crazy time where whistleblowers or ppl who just do their job get Penced

[@onamattapeeya]

One man's hero is another man's traitor, it depends on the situation, and when it comes down to Manning's actions we're all just giving our opinions because there's no way to definitively prove whether or not he did the right thing, and ultimately it does not matter all that matters is was it the smart thing to do

[@garywalton3482]

When?

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

@@tyronevaldez-kruger5313 ever hear of Edward Snowden? This was well before Trump.

[@lauriejones4507]

She's what we need more if in our military and government.

[@mnparker3421]

... and world!

[@Larez121]

@@mnparker3421 Chelsea didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@HiHi7530]

That's what Americans said when trump ran for president 😆

[@frannyfranfrancis]

@@HiHi7530 Yup! They were all in love with Trump even though he was stealing from us blindly! Ashamed

[@JasonSW]

Governments can't always be trusted to tell people the truth about things. We need more people like her to at least try to keep them honest. To expose the truth when governments are hiding it. I think this also applies to corporations, probably even more so.

[@yippieskippy2971]

Thank you for your service, Chelsea. 🖖🌈💚

[@kendomyers]

No. She doesnt get that. Shes not a hero. Shes a traitor.

[@birdlover7776]

@@kendomyers yea no. She’s very brave 🙌

[@Larez121]

@@birdlover7776 No she isn't. Chelsea didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@elegantgypsyrose5328]

@@kendomyers You have no idea.

[@Ric_Vicious]

@@kendomyers Cope harder Trumpanzee.

[@prod.bysolo9056]

As an Active duty Army Soldier, She has all my respect for what she did.

[@jamesalafayette8255]

You’re the first Soldier I’ve heard say that. How do I know you’re really active duty?

[@TheHatrat]

@@jamesalafayette8255 bro, take the compliment, they’re not parading in public pretending to be military personnel by wearing fake attire.

[@jamesalafayette8255]

@@TheHatrat I just want proof somebody in the army supports manning. I’m skeptical 🫤

[@LuxLisbon26]

Someone really needs to revisit their annual insider threat training

[@TheHatrat]

@@jamesalafayette8255 and there your problem lies

[@BlueBeetle1939]

American hero and true patriot thank you for hosting her! 🇺🇸! 🇺🇸!! 🇺🇸!

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@Griffith The White Falcon🔧 stick to anime

[@AdamRidiculous]

Once you start selling things you are not a hero.

[@mlggamer5296]

Yeah this is what a true Patriot looks like not someone storming the capitol I completely agree

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@@AdamRidiculous we're still benefiting off of what she did. Her career was ruined for it. She deserves some money.

[@AdamRidiculous]

@@veganpotterthevegan no, this person doesn't deserve any more

[@gilbertbett5883]

One thing I will miss most when Trevor exits the show is great interviews with authors, politicians, and even celebrities! I bet he is the only talk show host who reads.

[@LindaC616]

Seth Meyers does as well, but he doesn't have quite the mix Trevor does

[@landonfolken03]

Yeah that's why when people say, for instance, Desi should replace him I disagree. She's great. She's funny and does wonderful bits. Keep her doing that. I just dont really see her doing interviews like this. I could certainly be wrong but at the moment I think his replacement should come from the outside.

[@onamattapeeya]

@@LindaC616 but he is incredibly boring and his format is basically just Weekend Update with guests...

[@onamattapeeya]

Another pathetic case of hero worship, I guess you've never seen an episode of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert can quote from memory fiction nonfiction scripture you name it, and although he is not very active these days Arsenio Hall is incredibly intelligent

[@LindaC616]

@@onamattapeeya YOU find him boring, that's your opinion. You're welcome to it. I'm not necessarily saying Seth could replace Trevor, just pointing out that he does read. And maybe he hasn't read the same 3 books over and over to the point of quoting them (he knows his audience), but that doesn't mean he doesn't read, just because he doesn't flaunt his nerd badge nightly

[@gchase18]

GOOOOOO CHELSEA!!!!! I will be buying your book! Thank you for your service

[@Larez121]

Before you buy her book. Please notice that Chelsea didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@gchase18]

@@Larez121 Yes, Assange also needs to be free. Chelsea earned her freedom through much suffering and sacrifice. She is learning and I am disappointed Trevor didn’t bring Assange up. Let’s celebrate the positive forward movement for Chelsea and continue to dedicate ourselves to shining light on these injustices.

[@theinquisitor18]

As an IT professional/developer, the book name alone draws me in...

[@THEREVOLUTION-0.1]

ikr

[@Larez121]

Well before you consider buying her book. Know that Chelsea didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@Zombi3ee]

Do you really read the readme.txt? 😂 in my exp, it’s usually the last thing most ppl read before installing random things and calling IT

[@jessicam3543]

Nice to see her doing so well, she deserves it. Historically, and despicably imo, most whistleblowers don't, including Assange & Snowden.

[@jessicam3543]

@lynlovesthedead Idk if you're trying to be a troll, but in case you're not; she identifies as female.✌️

[@jessicam3543]

@lynlovesthedead 😂👌but you're not a troll..got it.

[@staff4226]

Snowden is more alright than Assange, his problem would be that he is excluded from the rest of the world, and there's probably 5 Kremlin spies watching everything he does, so it's kind of hard for him to avoid working for the Russian government.

[@viljaangelica]

#whistleblowers - what should we've done without them! Thank you, #chelseamanning ❤️🐲

[@kendomyers]

She wasnt a whistle blower she was a traitor.

[@asgharabbas2193]

@@kendomyers she's a true patriot

[@prateekbansalnitk]

@@kendomyers Because she exposed that USA is the biggest hypocrite in the world bombing other countries on pretext of Human Rights violations? You know the world will celebrate for years when the US will fall, right? And hopefully soon. And we won't have any empathy for people like you, who have never had any empathy for the rest of the world.

[@Larez121]

@@asgharabbas2193 Not really. She didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@AbaMiguel]

@@kendomyers a whistleblower is pretty much a traitor of traitors, if you want to get all semantic about it.

[@Smiley-fv8zi]

Trevor should be a journalist, next! He is really talented at interviewing people.

[@porfiriato84]

Imagine Jimmy Fallon doing his job? Dudes atrociously bad and cringe

[@tallwon33dude88]

Honestly I'm curious to see Trevor actually try a serious acting role.

[@LindaC616]

I'm wondering if, having lost his grandmother, Trevor doesn't want to go back home for a while to see his mom

[@superhobo500]

Meh. He’s very insightful but it’s all softball. I’m not sure he even knows how to hold someone’s feet to the fire

[@porfiriato84]

@@superhobo500 that's bc most conservatives don't want to be on his show. They know Trevor will roast them on live TV

[@tragicrhythm]

Wow. Just an extremely courageous and moral person. Could use more public servants like her especially now.

[@anahata2009]

The bravery of this woman . . . admitting to having a Blink 182 era. Kidding, of course. I wish we had more courageous people like her in government.

[@jeandrzyzgula]

I need a follow up interview where Trevor and Chelsea just talk about being a DJ

[@MissPerriwinkle]

brilliant, bright, beautiful and ICONIC

[@herlegz6969]

True Patriot! So many bootlickers can't even imagine what it means to do the right thing.

[@SusanBame]

Such a great interview, Trevor. I will miss your interviews.

[@johnchessant3012]

She's a hero.

[@SoraLoot]

3:13 You can thank Edward Snowden for that. BTW where the F*** is his pardon?

[@richarddietzen3137]

Until tfg came along, no one was pardoned unless tried and convicted

[@aftersexhighfives]

He's a Russian citizen now.

[@monkeyking9863]

you want to pardon the guy who sold millitary secrets to our enemies?

[@carlsiemann4228]

@@monkeyking9863 But that is not what he did at all.

[@monkeyking9863]

@@carlsiemann4228 oh yes because Russia gave him safe haven and citizenship out of the kindness of their heart right?

[@aitz3747]

Nobody else gives the spotlight to the same people you do. What are we going to do when you're gone? The world needs your perspective. #dontleavetrevor

[@Gosuminer]

Chelsea Manning, Julian Assange and Edward Snowden are heroes. We all owe them and we all should have done more to protect them from the wrath of the US government.

[@onamattapeeya]

No, they're only Heroes for 21st century Karens, being told the truth is nice and fun and all that but I much prefer not being invaded by a foreign country that is using our own classified information against us, I put Manning in the same group I would put number 45, a traitor

[@tboyer86]

Julian Assange no. He is reckless and a creep. Ask the guy who founded WikiLeaks with him. He was not doing it for the right reasons.

[@Gosuminer]

@@tboyer86 I am very familiar with the history and motives of Assange and stand by what I wrote: He is a hero and we owe him. You may disagree but triggering the broad public discussion about the importance of whistleblowing alone is a great achievement. You may disagree but showing the world to what lengths the US government is willing to go to destroy an undesired person is another important contribution of Assange which he payed dearly.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Not Assange. He has no moral compass.

[@liopleurodon2013]

They’re traitors. Edward Snowden is on the side of the Russians.

[@xhanathos]

So she went to prison for leaking classified documents? is leaking the same as stealing? TFG took some, when is prison gonna happen for him?

[@AstroInfinitum]

Leaking in this sense is releasing classified information that was not meant to be released to a person or persons not cleared for said information. In addition she was an active duty soldier so it was a betrayal of an oath that was sworn as a member of the armed forces of the United States of America hence the label of being a traitor.

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

let's Go: 30 yrs !!

[@spicybrown75]

What's TFG? Truly don't know.

[@TinaLavi]

@@spicybrown75 The Former Guy meaning Donald Trump.

[@lauriejones4507]

Exactly

[@Ukie_Hags_World]

Would you believe I have never seen Chelsea Manning interviewed? I know who she is, of course. Her new book intrigues me; I may have to read it. Actually, I'm surprised she's still alive -- that she didn't have an "accident" in prison.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love Chelsea

[@Larez121]

Well before you give her unbridled love you should know that Chelsea didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@RichflixInc]

We love Chelsea Manning ❤

[@on007]

Amazing, intelligent and courageous lady

[@thefirstKenpachi]

So why is Edward Snowden still vilified?

[@mrslavanderblu]

Double standard. They are either both traitors or both heroes.

[@knockrob3486]

maybe because he is hiding in Russia

[@rjung_ch]

Because the US is broken and hipocritical way more often than not.

[@zr_1234]

Because he ran away to an enemy which does objectively worse things than the U.S.

[@sisuguillam5109]

@@knockrob3486 you mean he got stuck in Russia and had no other option.

[@softwhiteund3rarm0r]

Stay brave. USA 🇺🇸 we need more honesty. Well done.

[@jarofthoughts]

That is a brave brave woman right there.

[@florinadrian5174]

Chelsea is one of the bravest humans alive today.

[@billsanter]

Or just young and dumb. She thought that she was just in danger of losing her job. If she had caused harm to national security with her actions she could have faced the death penalty. Somehow, as an E-3 she thought she knew what classified information was okay to release to the public (and to the enemy).

[@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah]

@@billsanter which operations did she put in danger? I mean, if she made them publish we should already know by now... If you can actually pinpoint the information, that is.

[@AbiKingJones]

A true hero! So great to see her thriving 🏳‍🌈

[@Larez121]

Chelsea didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@zr_1234]

Her naming of CDs with band names is referenced in Mr Robot. I had no idea where that came from.

[@TheRogueStatesman]

this interview needs to be 2 hours long!!!

[@Starbawk]

Great interview!!!! Gonna miss you Trevor!

[@FefiBurgos]

Why was she pardoned by the president, but Edward Snowden not?

[@drklueber]

I assume one problem is that Snowden was never convicted at he is still stranded in Russia, so the president can't pardon him?

[@billsanter]

Because the f_ing coward went to Russia

[@No-ky3kb]

He's in Russia so it's a little less dire for him at least

[@josefsaint]

Yanno, No shade on Chelsea but shade on society: The way Chelsea Manning has been treated is like an inverse of that Harvey Dent Quote. So: You are chastised long enough as the villain eventually they realize you were the hero.

[@a.b3748]

Love her. Smart & interesting individual

[@brianxaos5855]

Love you Hero Queen!

[@Larez121]

Well before you give her unbridled love you should know that Chelsea didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@khazana24]

One of the most interesting people there is.

[@tallwon33dude88]

Thank you for what you have done.

[@jasonc3589]

Poor woman finally figured out that the U.S. is not the hero of the story.

[@sandrowulff1721]

I do agree that we make mistakes, but I would like it if you could name more than 3 countries in the world that you would rather live in.

[@jasonc3589]

@@sandrowulff1721 My personal preferences are of no concern and completely irrelevant. I could name a lot more than just three but no matter what I list you will have something negative to say in your comparison. Only regurgitating spoon fed propaganda and how the U.S. supposedly has more freedom than anyone else. (Fyi the U.S. doesn't even rank in the top 5 on the human freedom index.) So instead of getting into a long drawn out toxic messaging argument with you I will list just one country. Singapore! Singapore makes the U.S. look like a third world country in comparison. If you've never been then don't reply because you'll have no idea what I'm talking about.

[@tzking7640]

Thank you for everything 👏👏

[@tiktikivid]

Beautiful inside and out! Thank you, Chelsea

[@dennisgahm]

Why did she have to go to jail?

[@demcduff]

Thank you, Chelsea!

[@oluwatosinoseni7839]

I thought it was a video about a dev and a wondering why it wasn’t .md😶

[@jamieg2427]

thought the same thing, then realized most people wouldn't have any idea want ".md" would mean 😅

[@tumelolesole3551]

🤣🤣🤣

[@amberts180]

Her life has been difficult. I love that she’s DJing now!

[@Larez121]

Chelsea didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes! They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. She should Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@ray24051]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@seanlopez2795]

His

[@mountainlilly3851]

Thank you !!!!!!

[@JoshColletta]

Chelsea is an American hero!

[@crazylittlepartytifs]

Thank you for your service Chelsea ❤

[@billsanter]

Is that what you say to all dishonorably discharged veterans? What an insult to those of us that served with honor and didn't take it upon ourselves to leak classified information.

[@crazylittlepartytifs]

@@billsanter thank you for your service too Bill 💐

[@billsanter]

@@crazylittlepartytifs Thanks for the insult

[@compassionentheogen]

Love you Chelsea!

[@chipmunktubetop]

This is a REAL patriot! BRAVO!!!

[@Larez121]

Chelsea didn't mention Julian Assange! He's still falsely imprisoned for publishing her leaks of the war crimes. They're extraditing him here so they can put bogus charges on him under the espionage act. Chelsea should do the right thing. Speak up on behalf of Assange. No mainstream media news outlets published her leaks, only Assange through WikiLeaks.

[@etruscancivilization]

Americans tend to throw the word "Patriot" around a lot until the meaning has less value...

[@ГлебВерховский-п2р]

America is a great and wonderful country. But even the US commits mistakes. That's why it is important to have transparency in politics. Excessive secrecy is counterproductive and harmful. I admire Chelsea.

[@infinitetanner]

This person is a hero! #truth

[@sharongarrett4356]

This show has the absolute nicest audience I have ever seen. I loves me some Colbert and Seth and RB, too, but Trevor has to realize the impact he's made just in the pure love and appreciation, kindness and supportiveness of his fan base -- it's really something. Spectacular. I know he will be missed. Carry on, folks.

[@TheKindredTrucker]

What a fascinating, awesome person and a great interview.

[@AL_THOMAS_777]

🙌 👏 🙏 🤝 👍

[@jbsofinedirt3]

Chelsea is a hero!!!!

[@CyScorpion]

I can so relate to her but because I was not in the lines to get her real story so I did not know her. Seeing this kinda detail or lack there of, is a real problem everywhere.

[@surealivro6242]

Thank you for your service

[@myvalentine62]

I think manning is a straight up traitor and should be in jail

[@MlleMab]

For what it is worth Chelsea Manning I believe your sacrifice made a difference As significant as the first firsthand film of war

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

I don't think it made a difference, but it was the right thing to do.

[@erikpeterson25]

Thank you Chelsea !! 👍 Even had to get through Starbucks Internet. ..you go and DJ ing Cool Thx also to you Trevor 👍

[@shayna.e.111]

Maybe Trump planned on being a whistleblower on some thing… Lol

[@richarddietzen3137]

Whistling in his big fat britches

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Trump regularly blows the whistle on himself

[@shayna.e.111]

If they’re going to try to prosecute Assange… And did this to her… Then the same should go for Trump

[@thembanitheone]

It makes me a bit sad that Trevor is leaving the show before getting the chance to host and interview Candace Owens. It would do even better than the time he invited Tomi Lahren.

[@MassageDiaries]

Thank you all!

[@YawaruSan]

Americans need to disabuse themselves of the mythology of America and do the work necessary to turn the country into the vision we wish it was.

[@gitbuh12345qwerty]

chelsea is such an amazing and beautiful person. She's a national treasure

[@AL_THOMAS_777]

🙌 👏 🙏 🤝 👍

[@cromagn1n]

Yikes

[@finnsoeben694]

Hi Trevor it wasn't just "murders" but war crimes

[@vonapparatus]

Why is Julian Assange still entangled in legal issues while Bradley Manning, the individual responsible for the theft and disclosure of information, was granted a pardon by President Obama? It's a perplexing situation that raises many questions.

[@zak3086]

Free Julian!

[@jonathanperry8331]

Did anyone see the Apache video where they just randomly murdered a bunch of civilians in a journalist and laughed about it while they were doing it? That was one of her videos it's on KZbin you can find it. There was just a group of men just hanging out at night time and they were like those are insurgents and none of them were armed they just opened fire on them.

[@PredatoryQQmber]

Narcissistic hedonistic imperialists don't care about lives of others, unfortunately. They just ignore their evil, or even glorify it.

[@jaywizr]

Great person she is..and Trevor as always amazing🎉

[@BexiAF]

Oh wow, I didn't know much about her, but holy heck. Thank you!

[@vivalapita8484]

her being a DJ is not the bookend to her efforts

[@RS-lfdkb]

How come no mention of freeing Julian Assange?

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Because he's a slimy criminal.

[@esahg5421]

"the conqueror gains only the problems of the conquered, nothing more" Alexander

[@ipsilonia]

oh i neeeeeed to read this. fascinating!

[@melbatoast667]

Starbucks, are you listening? Get your internet together!

[@Ichorof]

Why did you keep cutting the video…

[@becomingachristian]

Dude why would you choose that thumbnail for her? You could have used any other screenshot

[@mechtar92]

She can have lots of info about Ukraine, but I would be surprised if the same amount of info would be provided for a conflict where US military has highest amount of troops from one side of the conflict

[@sisuguillam5109]

Mate... dude... seriously?

[@sisuguillam5109]

Ah... russian account.

[@RedCloudBeechWaveAhh]

A great hero, an amazing person with awesome values, courage, actual ethics (not easy morality, what everyone agrees with, but some would judge as immoral - what is best in the specific, unique situation, considering everything.... ) that's her genius and contribution

[@joshuaohuka7719]

There's gotta be a cleaner way to do this though...

[@drklueber]

Like how?

[@willp7778]

Make that money!! 😂 . . . But also please help people along the way when you can 👀

[@MM-qg5xh]

Here is a hero.