Timcast IRL · June 12, 2025 · 2h 0m
Trump To Deploy ICE Tactical Units Across US As LA Riots WORSEN, HUNDREDS Arrested w/ Anthony Brian Logan
Featuring: Anthony Brian Logan
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL covered the escalating LA riots and Trump's deployment of ICE tactical units across the country. Tim Pool opened the show with co-host Ian Crossland discussing how hundreds of arrests have been made as protests expanded nationwide into night six of chaos. The panel reported that ICE is preparing to deploy Special Response Teams to five major sanctuary cities including Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, and Northern Virginia. Special guest Anthony Brian Logan, a conservative political commentator, joined the discussion. The show also covered the US evacuating embassies across the Middle East amid fears of an Israeli strike on Iran and potential US entanglement. Tim noted that David Hogg was fired by the DNC, and discussed the strategic timing of protests coinciding with perceived rifts between Elon Musk and Trump. The No Kings protest scheduled for the weekend, sponsored by Christy Walton, was also mentioned.
TL;DR
- →Trump deploying ICE tactical units to five sanctuary cities including Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, and Northern Virginia as LA riots expand nationwide
- →330 people arrested in LA area immigration sweeps, with ICE Special Response Teams being positioned for deployment this weekend
- →US evacuating embassies across Middle East amid fears Israel will strike Iran and drag America into conflict
- →David Hogg fired by DNC, raising questions about Democratic Party strategy for 2026 and 2028 elections
- →No Kings protest scheduled for this weekend, triggering boycott from MAGA supporters
- →Strategic timing of protests coincided with reports of rift between Elon Musk and Trump
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Technical IssuesTim addressed Windows update audio glitch and introduced the main stories of the evening
- 2:17LA Riots and Immigration SweepsBreaking news about hundreds of arrests and ICE tactical deployment announced
- 5:08Guest Introduction - Anthony Brian LoganConservative commentator introduced, shares background on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter platforms
- 5:46ICE Deployment DetailsDeep dive into White House confirmation of 330 arrests and SRT deployment to major cities
- 7:07Protests and BoycottsDiscussion of No Kings protest, Christy Walton sponsorship, and boycotts of Target and Walmart
Notable Quotes
“We got big news. Hundreds of arrests in LA, hundreds of arrests across the country as the LA riots have expanded nationwide and are intensifying.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment introducing main story
“Donald Trump is deploying tactical ice units. These are basically like SWAT guys to several different Democrat sanctuary cities and jurisdictions, which I can only imagine will make Democrats very angry.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion of ICE deployment
“I'm a conservative political commentator on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, not Twitch yet, Twitter, everywhere, I'm on there.”
— Anthony Brian Logan · guest introduction
“The left was boycotting Target because they were getting rid of DEI policies. So all the big box stores are suffering right now.”
— Ian Crossland · panel commentary on retail impacts
“They waited until Elon and Trump had a rift and they could see there was a split between elements in the right before they started escalating these protests.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of protest timing strategy
Mentioned
About the Guests
Ian Crossland is Timcast's co-host and technical producer, frequently appearing on Timcast IRL episodes to provide commentary and manage technical aspects of the show.