Timcast IRL · June 11, 2025 · 2h 0m
LA Riots Go NATIONAL, Spread Across US, Judge DENIES Newsom, Allows National Guard w/ Jim Pfaff
Featuring: Jim Pfaff
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode from June 11, 2025 opened with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the spreading LA riots that had ignited anti-ICE protests nationwide. The show covered protests erupting in multiple cities including New York, Chicago, Seattle, Philadelphia, Dallas, Atlanta, and Louisville. The hosts played CNN footage showing freeway shutdowns in LA and large protests downtown Chicago near the Trump building. The discussion shifted to a legal victory for Trump when a judge denied Governor Gavin Newsom's request to block National Guard deployment, allowing Trump to deploy National Guard troops and even Marines to handle the unrest. The hosts covered the indictment of Rep. McIver, a Democrat who was caught on video punching a police officer at an ICE facility. Another controversy was discussed involving a Minnesota Democratic representative who gave a speech claiming to be an illegal immigrant, sparking debate about fraudulent citizenship. The conservative perspective was provided by Phil Labonte of All That Remains and Libby Emmons of The Postmillennial.
TL;DR
- →LA anti-ICE protests spread to 16+ cities nationwide including New York, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, and Atlanta
- →Judge denied Gavin Newsom's lawsuit to block National Guard deployment, giving Trump authority to deploy troops
- →Trump doubled National Guard presence and sent Marines to assist with riot control
- →Rep. McIver, a Democrat, was indicted for punching a police officer at an ICE facility
- →A Minnesota Democratic representative faced controversy for claiming to be an illegal immigrant in a public speech
- →Hosts played live footage of protests shutting down LA freeways and massive demonstrations in Chicago
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Ad ReadIntro with Pocket Hose Copperhead ad read followed by opening news setup
- 1:00Nationwide Protest CoverageTim broke down the spreading anti-ICE riots across multiple cities with live video footage
- 3:00Trump Legal VictoryJudge denied Newsom's request to block National Guard, giving Trump authority to deploy military assistance
- 4:30Congressional IndictmentDiscussion of Rep. McIver's indictment for assaulting a police officer at ICE facility
- 5:30Immigration ControversyCoverage of Minnesota Democrat's speech claiming illegal immigrant status in public office
- 7:00Hillsdale College Sponsor SegmentFree online courses promotion including Understanding Capitalism course
Notable Quotes
“The riots that started in LA are going nationwide. Now, not everywhere is a riot, but there has been rioting in certain locations. We've got a bunch of cities. We've got New York. We've got Seattle. We've got Philly. We've got Dallas.”
— Tim Pool · opening news setup
“Gavin Newsom filed a suit. A judge has denied his request to block the National Guard. Trump wins. The National Guard is under his command and he can deploy them over these riots.”
— Tim Pool · legal victory coverage
“There's good news for Donald Trump. He has doubled the amount of National Guard. He has sent in the Marines.”
— Tim Pool · Trump's response to riots
“I'm the lead singer of the heavy metal band All That Remains. I'm an anti-communist and a counter-revolutionary.”
— Phil Labonte · introduction
“The biggest concern I've got, people aren't paying attention to politics anymore because they feel like Trump won despite all that's going on.”
— Tim Pool · political engagement warning
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About the Guests
Phil Labonte is the lead singer of heavy metal band All That Remains and an outspoken anti-communist commentator who brings a counter-revolutionary perspective to political discussions on Timcast IRL.