Timcast IRL · June 1, 2024 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #1038 Trump Raises RECORD $52.8 MILLION In One Day w/Laura Loomer
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 1038 covered the historic $52.8 million raised by Donald Trump in just 24 hours following his guilty verdict in the hush money trial. Tim Pool and co-hosts Phil Labonte and Hannah Clare Brimel were joined by Laura Loomer to discuss the unprecedented fundraising response, with the panel noting that donating to Trump temporarily surpassed searches for adult content in popularity. The conversation addressed Joe Biden's reaction to Trump's political prisoner comments, with Tim noting the creepy grin Biden gave when questioned. The show also covered Biden's authorization of U.S. weapons use in Ukraine during the period when attention was focused on the trial, and Robert De Niro's involvement in related controversies. Laura Loomer discussed her investigative journalism work and revealed she's been blacklisted by Google, noting that searching for her on Google brings up CNN instead of her actual profiles. The panel discussed the small-donor nature of the fundraising surge, with Tim mentioning he personally donated the maximum amount. Phil Labonte, lead singer of All That Remains, and Hannah Clare Brimel, writer for SCNR.com, provided additional commentary on the political implications and public reaction to the week's events.
TL;DR
- →Trump raises record $52.8 million in 24 hours following guilty verdict, with funds coming almost entirely from small donors
- →Joe Biden responds with 'creepiest Joker grin' when asked about Trump calling himself a political prisoner
- →Laura Loomer reveals she has been blacklisted on Google, with searches for her name returning CNN results instead
- →Biden reportedly authorized use of U.S. weapons in Ukraine while the public was distracted by the trial
- →Donations to Trump temporarily surpassed 'boobs' in Google search trends, indicating massive public response
- →Robert De Niro faces controversy related to his involvement in anti-Trump protests
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Fundraising NewsTim opens with the breaking news of Trump's $52.8 million fundraising record in 24 hours
- 1:17Biden's ReactionCoverage of Biden's creepy grin response when questioned about Trump's political prisoner comments
- 3:28Laura Loomer JoinsIntroduction of Laura Loomer as guest, discussion of her investigative journalism work
- 4:42Fundraising Deep DiveDetailed analysis of the small-donor response and first-time donor breakdown
- 6:27Google CensorshipLaura Loomer reveals her content is blacklisted on Google search results
Notable Quotes
“A record $52.8 million in 24 hours since they announced his conviction.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment announcing the breaking news
“They are or they do. And they're intentionally burning the country to the ground.”
— Tim Pool · describing Democrat response to the verdict
“My name is Laura Loomer. I'm an investigative journalist, President Trump's number one fan, biggest supporter.”
— Laura Loomer · guest introduction
“In Google search trends, donate to Trump surpassed boobs by something like two or three times its magnitude.”
— Tim Pool · analyzing the public response
“I'm Phil Labonte. I'm the lead singer of the heavy metal band All That Remains. I'm an anti-communist and a counter-revolutionary.”
— Phil Labonte · co-host introduction