Timcast IRL · September 13, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #613 DOJ Hits Trump Allies With FORTY Subpoenas, Trump Holds Secret Meeting w/Chad Jackson
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 613 featured Tim Pool and guests discussing the Department of Justice's issuance of 40 subpoenas targeting Trump allies in connection with the January 6 investigation. The show opened with coverage from the New York Times reporting that the DOJ had expanded its inquiry, including seizing phones of two top Trump advisors. Tim discussed Steve Bannon's earlier claims that 35 senior Trump officials or associates had been hit by federal authorities, noting the Gestapo-like behavior of the FBI. The conversation then shifted to Donald Trump's mysterious appearance in Washington D.C. in golf attire, sparking conspiracy theories about a secret meeting with top allies at a golf course. The panel analyzed the timing of these aggressive DOJ actions, occurring just two months before midterm elections, and discussed the Biden administration's rhetoric connecting Trump supporters to terrorist organizations, with Hillary Clinton comparing them to Al-Qaeda and Biden and Harris describing threats to democracy as terrorism at Ground Zero on 9/11. The second half featured Justin Malone, director and editor of the documentary Uncle Tom, and Chad O. Jackson, a Texas business owner and co-producer of Uncle Tom 2, discussing their documentary projects and the political climate surrounding their work.
TL;DR
- →DOJ issues 40 subpoenas targeting Trump allies in January 6 investigation, with phone seizures of two top advisors
- →Steve Bannon previously claimed 35 senior Trump officials were targeted by federal authorities
- →Donald Trump appears in D.C. in golf clothes, sparking conspiracy theories about secret meeting with allies
- →Biden and Harris compare threats against democracy to terrorism at Ground Zero on 9/11 anniversary
- →Hillary Clinton compares Trump supporters to Al-Qaeda in recent remarks
- →Justin Malone and Chad O. Jackson join to discuss their documentary 'Uncle Tom' and its sequel
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and BetMGM Ad ReadEpisode begins with BetMGM Casino advertisement followed by Tim introducing the main story about DOJ subpoenas
- 0:50DOJ Subpoena StoryTim covers the New York Times report on 40 subpoenas and DOJ escalation against Trump allies
- 5:20Biden/Harris 9/11 Rhetoric AnalysisDiscussion of how Biden and Harris characterized threats to democracy as terrorism
- 8:00Trump Secret Meeting MysteryAnalysis of Trump's D.C. appearance and conspiracy theories surrounding the golf course meeting
- 12:00Documentary Guests IntroductionJustin Malone and Chad O. Jackson join to discuss their Uncle Tom documentary series
- 25:00Guest SegmentDocumentary discussion continues with analysis of current political climate
Notable Quotes
“It is now being officially reported that the DOJ has hit Trump allies with 40 subpoenas, effectively confirming what Steve Bannon said the other day.”
— Tim Pool · opening the main story
“They say we're not supposed to do anything 60 days before an election. OK, well, they just did. And they're likely going to keep doing it. I think it's possible Trump gets indicted.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of DOJ timing before midterms
“We saw Hillary Clinton just today compare Trump supporters to Al-Qaeda. We saw Kamala Harris on 9-11 at ground zero describe how threats against democracy should be treated like terrorists.”
— Tim Pool · discussing political rhetoric
“The conspiracy theory is that he met in an open field so they could talk in private without being bugged or something.”
— Tim Pool · Trump meeting conspiracy theories
“This is a very dangerous escalation, which is being met with the Biden administration laying down the groundwork for really not just tough talk, but tough actions.”
— Tim Pool · political analysis of DOJ actions