Timcast IRL · May 29, 2024 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #1035 Trump WON Libertarian Convention, Leftist Nominee Sparks EXODUS To GOP w/Gavin Wax
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 1035 aired on May 29, 2024, featuring Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing Donald Trump's appearance at the Libertarian National Convention and subsequent political fallout. The discussion centered on how Chase Oliver, described as a far-left libertarian with Antifa-supporting and open borders positions, won the Libertarian presidential nomination over Trump despite Trump's campaign push. Tim Pool and the panel analyzed how prominent libertarians are now publicly endorsing Trump due to Oliver's leftist positions, predicting the LP will see historically low turnout compared to Gary Johnson's 3% performance in 2016. Additional segments covered Robert De Niro's altercation outside the Trump trial where he was heckled and accidentally agreed about J6 officers lying under oath. The panel also examined reports of Democratic panic over Joe Biden's struggling campaign, noting Ohio's ballot issues and the DNC's planned virtual convention to nominate Biden. The co-hosts discussed the implications of these developments for the 2024 election cycle and the shifting allegiances within third-party and independent voter segments.
TL;DR
- →Donald Trump spoke at the Libertarian National Convention despite not filing nomination paperwork, receiving both cheers and boos from attendees
- →Chase Oliver won the Libertarian presidential nomination, described by the panel as a far-left, Antifa-supporting, open borders candidate
- →High-profile libertarians including Dave Smith and Austin Peterson are publicly endorsing Trump over Oliver, predicting LP voter defections
- →Robert De Niro was heckled outside the Trump trial, accidentally agreeing with a heckler claiming J6 officers lied under oath before storming off
- →Democrats are reportedly in 'panic mode' according to Politico, with concerns about Biden's viability and Ohio ballot access requiring a virtual DNC convention
- →Tim Pool and co-hosts analyzed the implications for 2024 election dynamics and third-party voting patterns
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Show SetupTim discusses the previous night's Trump/Kash Patel interview and introduces the night's topics
- 31:00Libertarian Convention AnalysisDetailed discussion of Trump's speech, Chase Oliver nomination, and libertarian defections to Trump
- 62:00De Niro Incident CoveragePanel coverage of Robert De Niro's confrontation outside Trump trial and the heckler exchange
- 90:00Democratic Party CrisisAnalysis of Biden campaign struggles, Ohio ballot issues, and virtual convention plans
- 120:00Panel DiscussionCo-hosts and guest Gavin Wax provide additional analysis and commentary on the night's topics
Notable Quotes
“The Trump campaign knew exactly what was going to happen because they were all talking about it beforehand. But he got booed quite a bit. He got cheered in some circumstances.”
— Tim Pool · discussing Trump's Libertarian Convention appearance
“Many of the most prominent libertarians, high profile individuals are now all basically saying Trump 2024 because they're not going to vote for a far left Antifa supporting open borders candidate.”
— Tim Pool · explaining libertarian defections to Trump
“Ironically, Chase winning is the best outcome for Trump this weekend, much better than a standing ovation at his speech.”
— Gavin Wax · guest perspective on Libertarian nomination outcome
“They are freaking out because they don't think Joe Biden can win at this point. He's not even on the ballot in Ohio. So the DNC is going to hold a virtual convention.”
— Tim Pool · Democratic party crisis analysis
“I am the lead singer of the heavy metal band All That Remains. I am an anti-communist and a counter-revolutionary.”
— Phil Labonte · co-host introduction and political positioning