Timcast IRL · November 14, 2024 · 2h 0m
Trump DROPS NUKE With Matt Gaetz AG Nomination, Deep State IN PANIC w/Chad Prather
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode from November 14, 2024 featured Tim Pool and co-hosts celebrating President Trump's announcement of Matt Gaetz as his Attorney General nominee, along with Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence. The show opened with enthusiastic reactions to what Tim described as a nuclear bomb on the political establishment, with the hosts purchasing champagne to mark the occasion. Chad Prather joined as the primary guest, alongside Brett from Pop Culture Crisis and Phil Labonte from the metal band All That Remains. The discussion centered on the implications of these cabinet appointments, with particular focus on Gaetz's qualifications and the likely obstruction from establishment Republicans. Tim expressed his commitment to primary any Republican who blocks Gaetz's confirmation, calling it a dream scenario. The hosts also discussed Tulsi Gabbard's DNI nomination and briefly touched on reports that Kamala Harris avoided Joe Rogan's podcast due to staff objections. The episode emphasized the unprecedented nature of these cabinet announcements and their potential to reform the Department of Justice.
TL;DR
- →Trump announced Matt Gaetz as Attorney General nominee and Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence nominee
- →Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress following his nomination, with Tim calling it the greatest thing Trump has done
- →Chad Prather joined as guest, celebrating the news and calling it a golden day for comedy
- →Hosts discussed potential Republican obstruction of Gaetz's confirmation and vowed to primary any blockers
- →Phil Labonte and Brett joined the panel as co-hosts for the celebration episode
- →Coverage of media reaction to Trump's cabinet picks, dubbed 'Trump's revenge'
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Gaetz AnnouncementTim announced Trump's Matt Gaetz AG nomination with excitement and purchased champagne to celebrate
- 30:00Guest IntroductionChad Prather introduced himself as podcaster, comedian, and musician on the Chad Prather Show
- 60:00Cabinet AnalysisDiscussion of Gaetz's qualifications and Trump statement about DOJ reform and ending weaponization
- 90:00Champagne CelebrationPanel celebration with Phil Labonte handling champagne while discussing the nominations
- 120:00Republican Obstruction WarningTim warned he would campaign against any Republican obstructing Gaetz's confirmation
Notable Quotes
“There are neolibs and neocons losing their minds at the prospect of a Matt Gaetz being the attorney general, top cop in this country. I got to say, this is the greatest thing Donald Trump has done so far.”
— Tim Pool · opening reaction
“Matt is deeply gifted and tenacious attorney trained at the William and Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform of the Department of Justice.”
— Tim Pool · reading Trump statement
“We went out and bought champagne. As soon as I got the news, I ran to the car and I was like, we're getting champagne.”
— Chad Prather · guest celebration
“I want every single obstructionist Republican who is going to make the move to block Matt Gaetz to remember that if you do, you are ruining our champagne night.”
— Tim Pool · warning to Republicans
“I don't remember the last time there was any type of cabinet appointment time after an election that got this much attention.”
— Brett · panel reaction