Timcast IRL · September 30, 2025 · 2h 0m
Trump To Deploy National Guard To Chicago, Federal TAKEOVER Begins w/ Andrew Kolvet
Featuring: Andrew Kolvet
Episode Recap
In this episode of Timcast IRL recorded live at Turning Point USA headquarters in Arizona, Tim Pool and co-hosts discussed the breaking news of the Trump administration deploying 100 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect ICE agents and facilities. Governor Pritzker of Illinois strongly criticized the move, calling it an attack on neighborhoods and lawful residents, while Tim Pool offered a contrasting perspective, noting that Democrats have controlled Chicago for over 100 years without solving crime problems. The discussion explored the federal versus state authority dynamics, with Oregon also suing to prevent the National Guard deployment. The episode covered multiple major news stories including a potential government shutdown and YouTube paying Donald Trump $25 million. Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of the Charlie Kirk Show and Turning Point USA Spokesman, joined the discussion alongside co-hosts. The show included sponsor segments for Beam Dream sleep products and Field of Greens nutrition supplements, with Tim sharing personal testimonials about improved sleep scores and health benefits.
TL;DR
- →Trump administration deploying 100 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect ICE personnel and facilities following clashes between federal agents and protesters
- →Governor Pritzker strongly opposes the deployment, claiming it's an attack on neighborhoods and citizens rather than crime prevention
- →Oregon files lawsuit to prevent the National Guard deployment, escalating legal battles over federal authority
- →Tim Pool shares perspective from Chicago, criticizing decades of Democrat control without solving crime problems
- →Multiple federal agents were videoed patrolling Chicago streets with mixed public reactions, some cheering while others confronted them
- →Episode recorded live from Turning Point USA headquarters in Arizona at AmFest with Andrew Kolvet joining as guest speaker
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Location IntroductionTim welcomes viewers from Turning Point USA headquarters in Arizona for AmFest, introducing the major news stories of the day including National Guard deployment to Chicago
- 30:00Sponsor Reads and Product TestimonialsBeam Dream hot cocoa and Field of Greens nutrition supplement promotions with Tim sharing personal health and sleep improvement experiences
- 50:00CBS News Story on Troop DeploymentDetailed coverage of Governor Pritzker's response to the Trump administration's National Guard request to protect ICE operations in Illinois
- 80:00Tim's Perspective on Chicago CrimeTim Pool explains his personal connection to Chicago and his views on Democrat failure to address crime over decades despite controlling the city for over 100 years
- 100:00Guest Segment with Andrew KolvetDiscussion continues with Andrew Kolvet, Turning Point USA Spokesman and executive producer of the Charlie Kirk Show
Notable Quotes
“We are here live at Turning Point USA headquarters in Arizona, and we're going to bring you this show. We've got a lot of news to talk about. Donald Trump is said to be deploying 100 National Guard troops into Chicago.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment introducing the main story
“I'm from Chicago and I can tell you he's lying. The Democrats have controlled Chicago for over 100 years. And they have never solved the problem of crime. All they do is bulldoze these crime-ridden neighborhoods and relocate these families into other areas.”
— Tim Pool · critique of Democrat governance in Chicago
“I'm the Turning Point USA Spokesman. I'm the executive producer of the Charlie Kirk Show, and I'm a proud American.”
— Andrew Kolvet · guest introduction and identification
“I see a video of ICE agent, CBP, or National Guard walking around Chicago. And my attitude is, oh, thank God. I see these guys.”
— Tim Pool · personal reaction to federal presence in Chicago
“What I have warned of is now being realized. None of what Trump is doing is making Illinois safer. This is an attack on neighborhoods, on lawful residents, on U.S. citizens.”
— Tim Pool · reading Governor Pritzker's statement criticizing the deployment
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About the Guests
Andrew Kolvet serves as the official Spokesman for Turning Point USA and is the Executive Producer of the Charlie Kirk Show, appearing on this episode to discuss the National Guard deployment and current political events alongside Tim Pool.