Both Beck and Moore took to Twitter to share their views. | AP Photos Beck, Moore call Snowden a hero

Conservative television host Glenn Beck and filmmaker Michael Moore don’t often agree on much, but after Edward Snowden revealed himself to be the National Security Agency contractor who leaked information about government monitoring, they both took to Twitter to praise the 29-year-old, calling him a “hero.”

I think I have just read about the man for which I have waited.Earmarks of a real hero. guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun… — Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) June 9, 2013

Advertisement HERO OF THE YEAR: #EdwardSnowden NSA tech assistant reveals he is the source of stories on U.S. Gov’t domestic spying mmflint.me/11P4jva — Michael Moore (@MMFlint) June 9, 2013

( Also on POLITICO: Snowden leak exposes cracks in contractor-based system)

Snowden fled to Hong Kong after leaking the information to media sources. He says he will seek political asylum.

Courage finally.Real.Steady.Thoughtful.Transparent.Willing to accept the consequences. Inspire w/Malice toward none. #edwardsnowden — Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) June 9, 2013

The NSA patriot leaker is just yet another chance for America to regain her moral compass and set things right. No red or blue JUST TRUTH— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) June 9, 2013