Timcast IRL · June 10, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #548 - FBI Arrests GOP Frontrunner In January 6th Probe, Trump PRAISES Protest w/Tommy Altman
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 548 aired on June 10, 2022, with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the FBI raid and arrest of Ryan Kelly, the leading GOP gubernatorial candidate in Michigan, in connection with January 6th-related misdemeanor charges. Tim Pool opened the show by framing the situation as either political persecution by the Biden DOJ or evidence of an insurrectionist candidate, suggesting the truth likely lies somewhere in between. The discussion included reports of FBI whistleblowers claiming conservative purges within the agency. The show had experienced a significant security incident the previous night where they were forced to flee the building due to a credible threat, which was amplified by news of an attempted kidnapping of Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh. The panel discussed how protesters subsequently returned to Kavanaugh's home, with Tim describing their actions as terrorism using fear and intimidation. Gas prices exceeding $5 were mentioned as an economic concern. The episode featured Tommy Altman, a congressional candidate from Virginia's 2nd District, who introduced himself as an Air Force Special Ops combat veteran, disabled veteran, ordained minister, and small business owner running for Congress to protect freedoms for future generations. Seamus Coghlan from Freedom Tunes promoted their new cartoon content and membership website.
TL;DR
- →FBI raided and arrested Michigan GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Ryan Kelly on misdemeanor charges connected to January 6th protest, sparking debate about DOJ weaponization
- →Tim Pool argued the Biden DOJ has been weaponized against political rivals, referencing Biden's joking comment on Jimmy Kimmel about arresting Republicans
- →Co-hosts discussed FBI whistleblower reports claiming conservatives are being purged from the agency ranks
- →The show revealed they had fled their studio the previous night due to a credible security threat, occurring amid news of an attempted kidnapping of Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh
- →Guest Tommy Altman, an Air Force Special Ops veteran running for Congress in Virginia, discussed his background and motivation for entering politics
- →Panel addressed January 6th Committee hearings, gas prices over $5, and Pride Month cultural discussions
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Ryan Kelly StoryTim Pool opens with the FBI arrest of Michigan GOP candidate Ryan Kelly and frames the political implications
- 10:00Security Incident DiscussionPanel explains last night's evacuation due to credible threat and connection to Kavanaugh assassination attempt
- 20:00Tommy Altman IntroductionGuest Tommy Altman introduces himself as congressional candidate, combat veteran, and small business owner
- 45:00Political AnalysisDeep dive into DOJ weaponization, January 6th hearings, and FBI purging conservatives
- 90:00Closing SegmentPromotion of Freedom Tunes, timcast membership, and final thoughts on current events
Notable Quotes
“So there's two potential scenarios. The Democrat DOJ, the Biden DOJ, has been become weaponized and is going after their political rivals, or you have an extremely popular insurrectionist candidate. So pick one, I guess.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion of Ryan Kelly arrest
“When you have people violate the law to intimidate a judge, then someone attempts to kidnap and murder that judge, then they come back to illegally protest in front of the house. That's a threat.”
— Tim Pool · discussing Kavanaugh security incidents
“I'm running for Congress in the 2nd District of Virginia. That's where I was born and raised. I'm an Air Force Special Ops combat veteran. I had combat tours on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraq. Disabled veteran, ordained minister, small business owner.”
— Tommy Altman · guest introduction
“The Democrats aren't playing fair, but they've convinced their voter base that it's actually the Republicans who are doing things. They're not actually doing anything. I think it's all falling apart.”
— Tim Pool · political analysis on media narrative
“I got one simple message for you here today. It's not the news. It's an establishment press release, and if you agree with that statement and want it on a T-shirt, you could on thebestpoliticalshirts.com.”
— Luke · co-host promotion