Glenn Greenwald is an American investigative journalist and author. He gained international recognition for his reporting on the classified documents leaked by Edward Snowden, which exposed widespread surveillance by the National Security Agency (NSA). Greenwald's reporting sparked a global debate on privacy and government surveillance. He has continued to investigate and report on issues of government secrecy, civil liberties, and human rights. Greenwald's work has had a significant impact on journalism and has challenged the status quo.