Timcast IRL · January 13, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #201- McConnell And GOP Considering CONVICTING Trump And Removing Him w/ Dave Smith
Featuring: Dave Smith
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 201 featured Tim Pool and guest Dave Smith discussing the political turmoil following the January 6th Capitol riot. The episode opened with analysis of Trump's position, noting he had been relatively quiet and called impeachment a bad idea. Tim discussed reports that Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer called Mike Pence, who refused to take their call for 25th Amendment invocation. The main focus was on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reportedly being pleased at the prospect of Trump's impeachment and removal, with reports that up to 20 Republican senators might vote to convict. Tim expressed skepticism about claims of massive protests at 50 state capitals, noting Trump supporters were actually calling out such claims as exaggerated. The Joint Chiefs' statement warning against following MAGA was discussed, along with a Project Veritas story about PBS counsel allegedly discussing re-education camps. Breaking news came during recording when Pence announced he would not invoke the 25th Amendment. Dave Smith, introduced as a comedian and libertarian podcast host, provided commentary throughout, joking about the political situation while offering his perspective on the GOP's handling of Trump.
TL;DR
- →Mitch McConnell reportedly pleased at prospect of Trump impeachment, with reports up to 20 Republican senators open to convicting
- →Mike Pence refused to take call from Pelosi and Schumer regarding 25th Amendment, later announcing he will not invoke it
- →Tim analyzed claims of protests at 50 state capitals, finding them exaggerated based on Trump supporter forums
- →Joint Chiefs issued statement warning retired officers who participated in Capitol riot were committing sedition
- →Project Veritas released video of PBS counsel discussing re-education camps for children of political opponents
- →Dave Smith provided libertarian perspective throughout, questioning both parties and the direction of the country
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Trump SituationTim opened discussing Trump's recent silence and impeachment developments, noting Pence refused Democratic leadership's call
- 5:57McConnell and Senate RepublicansAnalysis of reports that McConnell is pleased about impeachment and up to 20 Republican senators may vote to convict
- 60:00Capitol Security and ProtestsDiscussion of expected protests at state capitals and Joint Chiefs statement about sedition
- 90:00Project Veritas StoryAnalysis of PBS counsel video discussing re-education camps
- 120:00Breaking News: Pence DecisionBreaking news that Pence will not invoke 25th Amendment, disappointing McConnell and Cheney
Notable Quotes
“He's saying he's not going to get removed under the 25th Amendment. And I think he's probably right, because when Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer called Mike Pence, he had them wait on hold for 25 minutes.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment
“Mitch McConnell's reportedly pleased that Republicans are expressing their intent to vote to impeach Trump. Well, he's pleased that Democrats are moving forward.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion
“I am a comedian, yes. I've been doing stand-up for 13 years. And I'm a libertarian, a podcast host, host of Part of the Problem.”
— Dave Smith · guest introduction
“Reports coming out that they're expecting massive riots or protests at 50 state capitals... when you follow actual Trump forms, none of them are talking about this.”
— Tim Pool · analysis
“Breaking news happening right now. I just saw this on my Twitter with the vice president announcing that he will not be invoking the 25th Amendment.”
— Tim Pool · breaking news
About the Guests
Dave Smith is a comedian who has been performing stand-up for 13 years and is also known as a libertarian political commentator. He hosts the podcast 'Part of the Problem' and was a frequent guest on Timcast IRL for his contrarian political analysis.