Timcast IRL · July 18, 2024 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #1069 Biden CANCELS Speech, Tests Positive For COVID Warns HE MAY RESIGN w/Riley Gaines
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 1069, recorded on July 18, 2024, covered major political developments including Joe Biden testing positive for COVID-19 and subsequent calls from within his own party for him to resign from the presidential race. Tim Pool and his co-hosts discussed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Adam Schiff urging Biden to step aside, with speculation that COVID might serve as a face-saving mechanism for his exit. The show also featured extensive coverage of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, examining new revelations that the Secret Service had identified the assassin as a threat up to three hours before the shooting. Senators expressed frustration that Secret Service officials answered only four questions before leaving a briefing, and local police denied being instructed to secure the sniper vantage point. Guest Riley Gaines shared her experience as a collegiate swimmer forced to compete against a transgender athlete who won a national title. The panel discussed Elon Musk announcing his departure from California over the state's new gender legislation. Luke Rudkowski of We Are Change and legal commentators Barnes and David Frye provided additional analysis on these developing stories.
TL;DR
- →Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19, cancels speech, and hints he would resign if doctors advised it due to medical condition
- →Chuck Schumer and Adam Schiff publicly call for Biden to exit the presidential race, with reports of private pressure from Schumer
- →New details emerge about Trump assassination attempt: Secret Service identified the assassin as a threat up to three hours before the shooting
- →Senators express frustration after Secret Service officials storm out of briefing after answering only four questions about the assassination
- →Riley Gaines discusses her experience as a collegiate swimmer forced to compete against a transgender athlete who won her national title
- →Elon Musk announces he's leaving California due to the state's new gender identity legislation
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Biden COVID NewsTim opens the show discussing Biden testing positive for COVID and canceling his speech, with speculation about resignation
- 12:00Democratic Pressure on BidenDiscussion of Chuck Schumer and Adam Schiff calling for Biden to step aside from the presidential race
- 30:00Trump Assassination Attempt AnalysisDeep dive into new information about the Secret Service identifying the assassin before the shooting
- 50:00Guest Riley Gaines SegmentRiley Gaines shares her experience competing against a transgender athlete in women's swimming
- 70:00Elon Musk and California PoliticsPanel discusses Musk's announcement to leave California over gender legislation
Notable Quotes
“They're just circling the wagons and said, you did so terribly speaking last night. We're not sure we can let you on stage today.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion on Biden COVID announcement
“We're now learning that 10 minutes before Donald Trump went out onto the stage, the Secret Service had already identified the assassin as a threat.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on assassination attempt
“We were forced to compete against a less than mediocre man in his rightful category. He was ranking 500th plus in the nation, switched to the women's team, naturally won a national title.”
— Riley Gaines · guest segment
“This story is not adding up. The fact that they won't give answers, things are getting really, really weird.”
— Tim Pool · debate on Secret Service handling
“It's funny they brought back COVID, right? I feel like that's vintage at this point. I'm not even sure I believe he has it.”
— Ian Crossland · panel reaction