What Happened: Greta Thunberg criticized the U.S. political landscape, stating that regardless of the election outcome, American imperialism and complicity in global injustices, such as the situation in Palestine, will persist.
What you need to know: Ahead of the U.S. elections, Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg commented on the implications of the political choices facing Americans, stating that regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins, the U.S. will remain an imperialist and hyper-capitalist power rooted in a history of colonialism and violence against indigenous peoples.
What more: She warned that voters should not settle for the “least worst option,” emphasizing that democracy extends beyond just Election Day and is a continuous effort. Thunberg criticized the Biden and Harris administration for its role in the ongoing violence in Palestine, asserting that the U.S. is complicit in the situation through financial support.
Also: She argued that supporting such actions contradicts the feminist, progressive, and humanitarian values that the Harris campaign promotes. Thunberg called on Americans to actively challenge what she sees as extreme hypocrisy and to recognize the devastating effects of American imperialism on marginalized communities globally.