Timcast IRL · August 10, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #836 FBI TAKES OUT Man Who Threatened Action Against Biden In Raid w/Reed Coverdale
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #836, recorded on August 10, 2023, opened with breaking news coverage of the FBI raid in Provo, Utah, where 75-year-old Craig Deliu Robertson was shot and killed by federal agents after posting alleged death threats against President Joe Biden ahead of his visit to Salt Lake City. Tim Pool and co-hosts Ian Crossland and Phil Labonte discussed the incident with guest Reed Coverdale, examining the disproportionate response compared to similar threats made against former President Donald Trump. The panel analyzed the growing concern about FBI tactics and the apparent double standards in how threats against different political figures are handled. Additionally, the hosts discussed Twitter being fined $350,000 for resisting an FBI subpoena related to Trump's social media data, with Tim noting Elon Musk's previous statements about government access to private messages. Coverdale, a New Hampshire libertarian, discussed his work on 'Defend the Guard' legislation aimed at preventing presidents from deploying National Guard troops overseas without a formal war declaration. Phil Labonte, lead singer of All That Remains, joined the discussion with his perspective on the escalating situation. Tim also made a somber announcement about the passing of Roberto Jr., the namesake of Cast Brew's Rise with Roberto Jr. coffee blend, which will be retired once current inventory sells out.
TL;DR
- →FBI agents shot and killed 75-year-old Craig Deliu Robertson during a raid in Provo, Utah after he allegedly posted death threats against President Biden ahead of his Salt Lake City visit
- →Twitter was fined $350,000 for resisting an FBI subpoena seeking information related to Trump's social media accounts, with Tim noting Elon Musk's claims about government access to private messages
- →Reed Coverdale appeared as a guest to discuss the Defend the Guard legislation, which aims to prevent presidents from deploying National Guard troops overseas without a formal war declaration
- →The panel compared the FBI's swift lethal response to online threats against Biden versus the lack of action when prominent leftists made similar threats against Trump
- →Tim announced the retirement of the Rise with Roberto Jr. coffee blend following the unexpected passing of its namesake, with remaining inventory to be sold before the product is discontinued
- →Phil Labonte from heavy metal band All That Remains joined the panel to provide additional commentary on the federal government's escalating tactics
Key Moments
- 0:00Breaking News OpeningTim introduces the FBI raid story involving Craig Deliu Robertson being shot dead in Provo, Utah
- 5:30Double Standard AnalysisPanel discusses how threats against Trump were ignored while this incident resulted in a deadly raid
- 12:00Guest IntroductionTim introduces Reed Coverdale and announces passing of Roberto Jr. from Cast Brew Coffee
- 25:00Defend the Guard DiscussionGuest Reed Coverdale explains his legislative efforts to prevent unconstitutional deployment of National Guard
- 35:00Twitter FBI Subpoena StoryDiscussion of Twitter's $350,000 fine for resisting subpoena related to Trump's social media data
Notable Quotes
“We got breaking news out of Provo, Utah. A man who was posting threats harm the president. Or you have the story of an overzealous FBI targeting a morbidly obese elderly man who was a threat to no one.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment breaking news
“Every single time someone threatened Donald Trump, nothing happened. All of these prominent leftists, high profile individuals made death threats against Donald Trump. Kathy Griffin held up a mock severed head of the president. Nothing happened. This guy posts really awful things. Nobody should be posting that stuff. The FBI immediately shows up to his house. He gets gunned down.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion double standard
“We haven't officially declared war since World War Two and every police action that's taken place since then, the National Guard has been sent overseas, which is unconstitutional.”
— Reed Coverdale · Defend the Guard legislation
“I think the whole thing is funny because he's dead because like it's dumb to threaten to kill the president and then was he like 500 pounds or something. He's a three people are saying he was 300 pounds he could walk 75 years old but it's a big dude but like when the cops come to your house you don't need to like it's odd to get into a gunfight with the cops.”
— Ian Crossland · panel reaction to the incident
“Anti-communist and counter-revolutionary, what's up everybody let's rock and roll yeah surge.com regarding the rebel thing you heard it here from tim so stop contacting me on twitter thank you.”
— Phil Labonte · co-host introduction and surge.com mention