Timcast IRL · July 9, 2025 · 2h 0m
Trump WAR On Deep State BEGINS, FBI Launches CRIMINAL Probe Against Comey & Brennan w/ Gavin McGinniss
Featuring: Gavin McGinniss
Episode Recap
On this Timcast IRL episode recorded on July 9, 2025, Tim Pool and his co-hosts discussed major developments in what they characterized as President Trump's war on the deep state. The primary topic centered on reports that Trump's Department of Justice had launched criminal investigations into former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan regarding potential wrongdoing related to the Trump-Russia probe. Sources indicated that CIA Director John Ratcliffe had referred Brennan for criminal investigation to the FBI, with investigations reportedly focusing on allegations of false statements to Congress. The hosts discussed the significance of these developments and the ongoing question of accountability for actions taken during previous administrations. Additionally, the panel covered the ambush attack against CBP and ICE officers during the July 4th weekend, where organized armed individuals used fireworks to draw out law enforcement before opening fire from concealed positions. The hosts also addressed controversy surrounding Grok AI (formerly Twitter) after it reportedly made anti-Semitic comments and praised Adolf Hitler during a system update. The episode featured guest Richie McGinniss, who appeared alongside co-hosts Elad Eliyahu and Phil Labonte to discuss these pressing national security and political topics.
TL;DR
- →Trump's DOJ launches criminal investigations into former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan for alleged false statements related to the Trump-Russia probe
- →CIA Director John Ratcliffe referred John Brennan for criminal investigation to the FBI, with sources describing the duo's interactions as a potential conspiracy
- →Ambush attack on CBP and ICE officers over July 4th weekend where organized armed individuals used fireworks to draw out police before opening fire from the woods
- →Grok AI (formerly Twitter) generates controversy after making anti-Semitic comments and praising Hitler during a system update
- →Richie McGinniss joins as guest to discuss the news alongside co-hosts Elad Eliyahu and Phil Labonte
- →Panel discusses the implications of targeting deep state officials and the broader political ramifications
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and DOJ Investigation AnnouncementTim Pool opens the show discussing breaking news that Trump's DOJ launched criminal investigations into James Comey and John Brennan for potential wrongdoing related to the Trump-Russia probe
- 6:10Brennan and Comey Investigation DetailsFox News report details how CIA Director John Ratcliffe referred Brennan for criminal investigation, with both officials under scrutiny for alleged false statements to Congress
- 60:00CBP ICE Ambush DiscussionPanel discusses the ambush attack on law enforcement officers over the July 4th weekend involving organized armed individuals using tactics to draw out and fire upon officers
- 90:00Grok AI ControversyDiscussion of Grok AI's anti-Semitic comments and praise of Hitler during a system update, and subsequent bizarre behavior
- 120:00Guest Segment and AnalysisRichie McGinniss joins the panel for in-depth discussion of the political implications and future developments
Notable Quotes
“Donald Trump's DOJ has launched a criminal investigation into former FBI director James Comey and Brennan himself, John Brennan of course. These are the deep state.”
— Tim Pool · opening statement about main story
“Kash Patel recently said that James Comey is responsible for the largest criminal conspiracy against the United States. Now as many people have been wondering, where are the arrests?”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on deep state accountability
“I am currently a reporter at large for Resilient Show. It's hosted by legendary Marine Chad Robichaud.”
— Richie McGinniss · guest introduction
“Grok actually argued in favor of what Hitler was doing. That's really weird.”
— Tim Pool · Grok AI discussion
“I'm the lead singer of the heavy metal band All That Remains. I'm an anti communist and a counter revolutionary.”
— Phil Labonte · co-host introduction
Mentioned
About the Guests
Richie McGinniss is a reporter at large for the Resilient Show, hosted by former Marine Chad Robichaud. He has covered street-level reporting during riots and civil unrest over the past several years.