Timcast IRL · July 16, 2024 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #1067 Trump Survives Assassination Attempt, VANCE IS VP PICK w/Natalie Winters & Viva Frei
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 1067, recorded on July 16, 2024, covered the assassination attempt on Donald Trump that occurred on July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Host Tim Pool and his panel discussed the shocking incident where a shooter opened fire, striking Trump in the ear and killing one audience member and a firefighter, Cory Compretore. The show highlighted reports that law enforcement had been warned about the shooter on the roof for up to 26 minutes prior to the attack, raising serious questions about security failures. Tim praised Trump's iconic response—raising his fist and shouting 'fight, fight, fight' while being escorted off stage by Secret Service—as a moment of reassurance and optimism for Americans. The panel also discussed the announcement that J.D. Vance would be Trump's vice presidential pick. Guests Natalie Winters (War Room), Viva Frei (attorney), Libby Emmons (The Post Millennial/Human Events), Alad Eliaou (TimCast News), and Hannah-Claire Brimelow (SCNR.com) joined from the RNC in Milwaukee to provide analysis on the security failures, political rhetoric, and the historic nature of the moment.
TL;DR
- →Assassination attempt on Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, where shooter struck his ear; Trump survived and raised fist shouting 'fight, fight, fight'
- →Reports revealed police were warned about shooter on roof for 26 minutes before attack, with roof being a police staging area
- →Trump announced J.D. Vance as his vice presidential running mate
- →Panel discussed security failures and why Secret Service and police took no action despite warnings
- →Iconic photo of bloodied Trump surrounded by Secret Service being compared to historic images like Iwo Jima flag raising
- →Show was broadcast live from RNC in Milwaukee with guests providing political and legal analysis on the incident
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim introduces the assassination attempt on Trump and discusses the 26-minute police warning before the shooting
- 20:00Security FailuresDetailed discussion of how police were warned repeatedly about the shooter on the roof
- 35:00Iconic ImageTim discusses the historic photo of Trump raising his fist with blood on his face
- 50:00VP AnnouncementDiscussion of J.D. Vance as Trump's vice presidential pick
- 1:10:00Guest AnalysisPanel discussion on political rhetoric and response from Democrats
Notable Quotes
“He fell down. Secret Service surrounded him. He stands up, raises a fist, covered in blood and screams, fight, fight, fight.”
— Tim Pool · describing Trump's response to being shot
“I thought it was something more. I thought that it was reassuring. It was actually calming. It was actually a moment of optimism.”
— Tim Pool · on Trump's defiant response providing hope to Americans
“I picked a slow news cycle day to come on the show.”
— Natalie Winters · opening introduction
“This photograph is going to be iconic for the rest of American history and it's going to be defining of what is an evil regime versus the good.”
— Tim Pool · comparing Trump's photo to historic images
“He basically gave us all a sense of optimism and hope. And we needed that in that moment.”
— Tim Pool · comparing Trump's response to Giuliani after 9/11