Mike Pence, the former vice president of the United States, had an opinion that was controversial about the plea agreement made by Biden’s administration with WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange. Pence said Assange had endangered the lives and safety of American soldiers, and that a plea agreement with him was inappropriate.
Julian Assange endangered the lives of our troops in a time of war and should have been prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The Biden administration’s plea deal with Assange is a miscarriage of justice and dishonors the service and sacrifice of the men and women of our…
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) June 25, 2024
Assange’s work has been crucial in exposing government corruption and promoting transparency. WikiLeaks released information that exposed war crimes, violations of human rights, and corruption. This sparked debates around the world about government secrecy. Many people still believe that Assange is acting following the principles of free speech and the public right to know.
Pence was criticized on X because of his post regarding Assange. The post has over 18000 comments and nearly 6000 likes. Pence’s posting has received several comments.
Julian Assange endangered the lives of our troops in a time of war and should have been prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The Biden administration’s plea deal with Assange is a miscarriage of justice and dishonors the service and sacrifice of the men and women of our…
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) June 25, 2024
Julian Assange endangered the lives of our troops in a time of war and should have been prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The Biden administration’s plea deal with Assange is a miscarriage of justice and dishonors the service and sacrifice of the men and women of our…
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) June 25, 2024
Julian Assange endangered the lives of our troops in a time of war and should have been prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The Biden administration’s plea deal with Assange is a miscarriage of justice and dishonors the service and sacrifice of the men and women of our…
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) June 25, 2024
Supporters of Assange see this plea agreement as a positive step to protect journalists and whistleblowers who expose corruption.
His anti-war stance has not changed, and this could be one reason for his opponents.
12 years to the day since the publication of Afghan War Diaries, here is Julian Assange speaking in 2011: “The goal is an endless war, not a successful war” #FreeAssangeNOW pic.twitter.com/9Eq5fxZF5G
— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) July 25, 2022
Assange’s situation remains controversial, with strong opinions from both sides. Pence sees the plea agreement as a miscarriage, but many others view it as an important measure to protect those who dare reveal uncomfortable truths and to maintain the principles of transparency. As Assange’s case continues to be discussed, it is important to consider the implications of the plea deal for press freedom and accountability.
