Timcast IRL Dems SHUTDOWN Government For NO KINGS Insurrection, Block Police Pay w/ Peter Navarro
Oct 14, 2025
Peter Navarro, former Trump White House trade adviser and author, shares insights on his experiences with legal actions against Trump allies and his new book. He discusses the implications of a potential government shutdown linked to police funding and the motivations of Democrats. Navarro alleges political bias in the judiciary, citing his own legal troubles, while criticizing the media's portrayal of protests. The conversation also touches on cultural decline driven by immigration and the impact of tariffs on American industries.
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Shutdown Used As Political Leverage
- Tim argues Democrats may keep the shutdown to avoid paying federal police during a large protest and gain political advantage.
- He warns unpaid federal officers could undermine riot response and empower protesters.
Primary Pressure Shapes Shutdown Strategy
- Peter Navarro links shutdown dynamics to primary pressure that forces Democrats leftward to avoid being primaried.
- He says OMB cuts during shutdown can appeal to markets and lower inflationary pressure.
State-Federal Conflict Mirrors Civil War Strains
- Tim describes local officials siding with rioters over federal ICE protections as a sign of deep political fracture.
- He compares the situation to 19th-century sectional conflict and warns of escalating state-federal clashes.
