Timcast IRL · September 12, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #858 Gun Owners DEFY Democrat Gun Ban, Sheriff REFUSES To Enforce NM Decree w/Libby Emmons
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 858 from September 12, 2023 featured an in-depth discussion about New Mexico's controversial gun ban decree and the significant pushback it received. Host Tim Pool opened the show by covering the New Mexico governor's attempt to ban firearms, detailing how gun owners defiantly showed up armed in Albuquerque and how even prominent gun control advocate David Hogg publicly opposed the measure, noting the irony of his constitutional stance during COVID-era restrictions. The conversation explored whether the decree would be enforced, with reports that those openly carrying weapons could face citations. The show also addressed President Joe Biden becoming the first president to skip the 9-11 memorial, with Pool expressing personal offense at this omission given the sacrifices made by first responders and cleanup workers who suffered lasting health consequences. Additional topics included Donald Trump's motion for Judge Chutkan to recuse herself from his case. Guest Libby Emmons joined to discuss the gun ban situation and celebrate her birthday. The episode promoted the upcoming Timcast IRLX Miami event scheduled for October 6th featuring Donald Trump Jr., Patrick Bet-David, Matt Gaetz, and other special guests.
TL;DR
- →New Mexico governor attempted to ban guns by decree, sparking massive backlash from gun owners who showed up armed in Albuquerque and even drew criticism from gun control advocates like David Hogg
- →Sheriff's departments in New Mexico announced they would refuse to enforce the governor's gun ban decree, creating a constitutional crisis over enforcement
- →President Joe Biden skipped the 9-11 memorial for the first time in presidential history, prompting strong criticism from Tim Pool about disrespect to first responders and victims
- →Donald Trump filed a motion requesting Judge Chutkan recuse herself from his case, continuing legal battles surrounding his 2024 presidential campaign
- →Guest Libby Emmons joined for her birthday celebration to discuss the gun ban situation and her work as a writer for Postmillennial and Humanevents.com
- →Tim Pool promoted the upcoming Timcast IRLX Miami event on October 6th featuring Donald Trump Jr., Patrick Bet-David, Matt Gaetz and numerous other special guests
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Gun Ban StoryTim Pool opens with breaking news about New Mexico's gun ban decree and the immediate backlash from gun owners and even gun control advocates
- 1:16David Hogg's Unexpected OppositionPool discusses how even David Hogg opposed the gun ban, noting the irony given COVID-era constitutional restrictions
- 2:29Biden Skips 9-11 MemorialPool addresses Joe Biden becoming the first president to skip the 9-11 memorial and his personal offense at this decision
- 4:27Guest Libby Emmons JoinsLibby Emmons joins the show on her birthday to discuss the gun ban situation and her perspective as a journalist
- 5:36Miami Show PromotionPool promotes the October 6th Timcast IRLX Miami event and encourages viewers to attend
Notable Quotes
“So, in New Mexico, the governor declared that guns were illegal. And if you possess them, you will be in trouble.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on gun ban
“The backlash has been so severe that even Democrats, nay, even David Hogg himself said, you can't do this.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion of gun ban opposition
“Joe Biden skipped the 9-11 memorial today and he's the first president to do so. It's shocking and I gotta be completely honest, I'm personally offended by that.”
— Tim Pool · 9-11 memorial criticism
“I'm Libby Emmons. I'm with the Postmillennial and Humanevents.com. Glad to be here.”
— Libby Emmons · guest introduction
“We're going to be in Miami with Patrick Bet-David, Donald Trump Jr., Matt Gaetz. You're going to have me and Luke Rutkowski as well as Ian on stage hanging out.”
— Tim Pool · Miami event promotion