Timcast IRL Trump Orders New Census, Demands Illegal Immigrants Excluded w/ Tony Ortiz
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Aug 8, 2025 Tony Ortiz, the publisher for Current Revolt, shares his insights on current Texas political news. He discusses Trump's controversial order to exclude illegal immigrants from the census, dissecting its implications on representation and funding. The conversation also touches on the Texas GOP's recent actions against Democrats and a scandal involving a D.C. police commander. Additionally, the potential for Steve Bannon's 2028 presidential run is humorously analyzed, as the hosts weigh his strategic strengths against skepticism about his chances.
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Census Overcounts Favor Democrats
- The 2020 Census overcounted Democratic states and undercounted Republican states.
- This miscount impacts political representation and resource allocation favoring Democrats.
Texas Democrats Face Quorum Pressure
- Texas Democrats broke quorum to block redistricting but face financial and legal pressure to return.
- State GOP restricts pay and pursues legal action to enforce legislative attendance.
Falsified Crime Data in DC
- DC police commander falsified crime data to underreport violent crimes.
- This manipulation aims to paint a misleading picture of safety and improve city image.