John McDonnell: Julian Assange should not be extradited to the US

The transcript discusses a significant surgical trial, likening it to the Dreyfus case due to its political nature. It highlights the persecution of an individual for exposing truths about recent wars and criticizes the use of extradition for political purposes. The speaker hopes the court will recognize the trial's political motivations, especially in light of recent revelations involving Trump.

What historical case does the speaker compare the current trial to?

• The Salem Witch Trials

• The Nuremberg Trials

• The Dreyfus Case

• The Scopes Trial

What is the main reason the individual is being persecuted, according to the speaker?

• For espionage

• For political reasons

• For tax evasion

• For financial fraud

What does the speaker hope the court will do regarding the extradition bid?

• Ignore it

• Approve it

• Delay it

• Defeat it

According to the speaker, what should not be a reason for extradition?

• Public safety

• Political purposes

• Financial gain

• Legal reform

What recent revelations are mentioned as evidence of the trial's political nature?

• The Trump engagement

• The Watergate Scandal

• The Panama Papers

• The Snowden leaks