Timcast IRL · February 20, 2024 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #964 Trump $350M NY Fraud Verdict BACKFIRES, Democrat BEGS Business To Stay w/David Lucas
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 964, recorded on February 20, 2024, opened with host Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the major news surrounding Donald Trump's $350 million fraud verdict in New York. The conversation centered on how this ruling was backfiring economically, as businesses and investors began threatening to leave New York in response to what they perceived as politically motivated legal action. Kevin O'Leary, a prominent real estate developer worth hundreds of millions of dollars, made multiple media appearances stating he would not operate out of New York because Trump had valued his assets legally and there were no victims. The panel noted that O'Leary specifically called New York "Niagara Falls" and expressed interest in relocating to West Virginia instead. A related story involved truckers for Trump threatening to boycott deliveries into New York, though the host noted the individual who initially made this claim appeared to be backing down. Trump also launched a GoFundMe campaign to help pay his legal fees, which had already raised $500,000. The episode included a somber shout-out to the Loudoun First Responders Foundation following a house explosion near Dulles Airport that killed one first responder and injured several others, including a close family member of a TimCast crew member. Comedian and roaster David Lucas joined the discussion, sharing his background and mentioning he recently learned he is of Hispanic descent through his father. The show also promoted Timcast membership, upcoming live events, and a new song release from Eyes of Advice.
TL;DR
- →Trump's $350 million New York fraud verdict discussed as businesses threaten to leave the state
- →Kevin O'Leary publicly stated he will not operate out of New York because Trump did everything legally
- →Truckers for Trump initially threatened to boycott deliveries into New York but appear to be backing down
- →Trump's GoFundMe for legal fees has raised $500,000 in response to the verdict
- →Loudoun First Responders Foundation promoted following a fatal house explosion near Dulles Airport
- →Comedian David Lucas joined the panel and discussed his background including recently learning of his Hispanic heritage
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningEpisode begins with BetMGM Casino ad read and introduction to the main topic of Trump's fraud verdict
- 1:09Trump Fraud Verdict DiscussionTim and co-hosts discuss the $350 million verdict and business exodus from New York
- 2:08Trucker Boycott StoryCoverage of truckers threatening to boycott New York deliveries but backing down
- 2:42First Responders FoundationSolemn shout-out to Loudoun First Responders Foundation following local tragedy
- 5:05Guest IntroductionDavid Lucas joins the panel, comedian and roaster discusses his background and recent controversy
Notable Quotes
“Donald Trump, accused of fraud in what is the most ridiculous trial ever. He didn't even get a trial, honestly. And he was forced to pay essentially $350 million or so.”
— Tim Pool · opening statement on Trump fraud verdict
“Kevin O'Leary, who's a real estate developer and worth like half a billion dollars, has now gone on multiple interviews saying, I will not operate out of New York because Trump did everything legally.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion about business response to verdict
“Trump didn't do anything wrong he valued his assets he made it alone there's no victims everybody made money and now they're coming after him.”
— Tim Pool · summarizing O'Leary's position
“These were firefighters who rushed in to help in an emergency. A propane tank exploded, seriously injured. So many people took the life of one guy and it happened right in our backyard and to people that we know and care about.”
— Tim Pool · Loudoun First Responders Foundation shout-out
“I found out this week that I'm not black. That's news to me. I found out after getting canceled for the GF joke. My father is Hispanic so apparently they pulled my card.”
— David Lucas · guest introduction and personal news