History of Tim Pool in Timeline

Tim Pool is an American right-wing political commentator, podcast host, and media personality. He gained initial recognition for live streaming the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011. He subsequently worked for Vice Media and Fusion TV before transitioning to YouTube and other online platforms, where he produces and distributes his content, primarily focusing on political and social commentary.

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March 9, 1986: Timothy Daniel Pool's Birth

On March 9, 1986, Timothy Daniel Pool was born. He is an American right-wing political commentator and podcast host.

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September 20, 2011: Joining Occupy Wall Street

On September 20, 2011, Tim Pool joined the Occupy Wall Street protestors and subsequently co-founded the media company The Other 99 with Henry Ferry.

November 2011: Acknowledging Activist Role

In November 2011, Tim Pool stated he considered himself an activist and there "to support the movement."

November 2011: Live Streaming Eviction from Zuccotti Park

In mid-November 2011, Tim Pool broadcast live streams, including one that lasted 21 hours, of Occupy Wall Street's eviction from Zuccotti Park.

2011: Live Streaming Occupy Wall Street

In 2011, Tim Pool became known for live streaming the Occupy Wall Street protests.

2011: Anti-Authoritarian Stance Before Occupy Wall Street

Prior to Occupy Wall Street in 2011, Tim Pool often described himself as anti-authoritarian and "pro-transparency," but not particularly political, signaling an early inclination towards challenging established systems.

January 2012: Accosted and The Other 99 Disbanded

In January 2012, Tim Pool was physically accosted by a masked assailant, and his media company, The Other 99, was disbanded following a feud with Henry Ferry.

March 2012: Nominated as a Time 100 Personality

In March 2012, Tim Pool was nominated as a Time 100 personality for his importance to the Occupy movement, dubbed by Time as "the eyes of the movement".

October 2012: Describing Himself as a Journalist

In October 2012, Tim Pool told El País that he was not an activist and described himself as a journalist.

2012: Instrumental Video Evidence and Detention at NoNATO Protests

In 2012, Tim Pool's video taken during the protests was instrumental evidence in the acquittal of photographer Alexander Arbuckle. Also in 2012, While covering the NoNATO protests at the Chicago summit, Pool and four others were pulled over by a dozen Chicago police officers in unmarked vehicles. The group was removed from the vehicle at gunpoint, questioned, and detained for ten minutes.

April 2013: Receiving a Shorty Award

In April 2013, Tim Pool received a Shorty Award in the "Best Journalist in Social Media" category.

2014: Covering Protests in Ukraine

From 2013 to 2014, while working for Vice, Tim Pool covered and live streamed the mass protests in Ukraine that led to the collapse of the Yanukovych government.

2014: Launch of Tagg.ly Mobile App

In 2014, Tim Pool helped launch Tagg.ly, a mobile app that watermarks photos, motivated by experiences of others using his photographs without attribution.

2014: Joining Fusion TV

In 2014, Tim Pool joined Fusion TV as Director of Media Innovation and Senior Correspondent.

2014: Joining Vice Media and Fusion TV

In 2014, Tim Pool joined Vice Media and Fusion TV.

2016: Coverage of Milwaukee Riots

In 2016, Tim Pool covered the Milwaukee riots but stopped reporting due to perceived escalating "racial tensions."

February 2017: Investigating Claims in Sweden

In February 2017, Tim Pool traveled to Sweden to investigate claims of "no-go zones" and problems with refugees, disputing that migrant suburbs were crime-ridden but alleging he needed a police escort in Rinkeby.

November 2017: Creation of Timcast News YouTube Channel

In November 2017, Tim Pool created his second YouTube channel, Timcast News.

2018: Distancing from Occupy Wall Street

In 2018, Tim Pool stated that he did not align with Occupy Wall Street and never did.

July 2019: Participation in White House Event

In July 2019, Tim Pool participated in a White House event hosting right-wing internet personalities, with some outlets describing him as a spreader of a conspiracy theory about the murder of Seth Rich.

July 2019: Contradictory Descriptions in Vice Articles

In July 2019, a Vice article described Tim Pool as a "right-wing media figure," while another Vice article during the same month characterized him as "lefty" and "progressive," highlighting conflicting perceptions of his political alignment.

2019: Appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience

In 2019, Tim Pool appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, where he discussed censorship and Twitter policies, sparking controversy.

2019: Co-founding Subverse

In 2019, Tim Pool co-founded the news company Subverse, later renamed SCNR, which raised $1 million in 22 hours via regulation crowdfunding.

2019: Self-Description as Centrist and Criticism of Mainstream Media

In 2019, Tim Pool described himself as a centrist or "center libertarian left," rejecting the traditional left-right political spectrum. He divided the public into those who are "discerning" and "skeptical" of mainstream media, which he considered intertwined with left-wing politics, and those who are "undiscerning" and "uninitiated."

August 2020: Support for Kyle Rittenhouse

In August 2020, Donald Trump liked a tweet by Tim Pool expressing support for Kyle Rittenhouse, and Donald Trump Jr. retweeted Pool's statement about the case influencing his vote for Trump.

August 24, 2020: Endorsement of Donald Trump

On August 24, 2020, Tim Pool publicly announced his support for Donald Trump in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, stating he felt alienated by perceived changes in the modern left.

October 2020: Timcast IRL Revenue Generation Start

From October 2020 to November 2021, Timcast IRL generated $65,824.86 in non-advertising revenue for YouTube across 100 videos on the Timcast IRL channel.

2020: Described as a 'Superspreader' of Fake News

In 2020, a report from the Election Integrity Partnership (EIP) identified Tim Pool as a "superspreader" of fake news regarding voter fraud before and after the 2020 United States presidential election.

January 2021: Firing Emily Molli and Rocco Castoro

In January 2021, Tim Pool fired Emily Molli and Rocco Castoro from SCNR, formerly known as Subverse.

June 2021: Podcast with Yeonmi Park

In June 2021, Tim Pool hosted North Korean defector Yeonmi Park on his podcast, who made controversial claims about North Koreans which were later found to be fabricated.

August 2021: Criticism of Vaccine Mandates

In August 2021, Tim Pool criticized New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's COVID-19 vaccine passport mandate for lacking exemptions.

November 2021: Timcast IRL Revenue Generation End

From October 2020 to November 2021, Timcast IRL generated $65,824.86 in non-advertising revenue for YouTube across 100 videos on the Timcast IRL channel.

2021: Operating YouTube Channels

As of 2021, Tim Pool operates six YouTube channels, including Timcast and Tim Pool for daily political commentary, and a third for his podcast Timcast IRL.

2021: Denouncing Occupy Movement

In 2021, Tim Pool denounced the Occupy movement as "crooked".

2021: SPLC's Description of Pool

In 2021, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) described Tim Pool as a "pro-Trump social media personality" who "uses his YouTube show to showcase far-right extremists."

April 2022: Billboard in Times Square

In April 2022, Tim Pool and Jeremy Boreing purchased a billboard in Times Square to accuse Taylor Lorenz of doxxing the Libs of TikTok account, which Lorenz responded to as "so idiotic it's hilarious".

May 2022: Timcast IRL Revenue

In May 2022, it was estimated that Timcast IRL generated $65,824.86 in non-advertising revenue for YouTube across 100 videos on the Timcast IRL channel from October 2020 to November 2021.

September 2022: "Only Ever Wanted" Chart Success

In September 2022, Tim Pool's single "Only Ever Wanted" with Pete Parada reached No. 2 on the global iTunes chart and was most downloaded on the Billboard charts in Alternative Digital Song Sales.

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November 2022: Interview with Kanye West

In November 2022, Tim Pool interviewed Kanye West on Timcast IRL, during which West made antisemitic statements leading Pool to criticize him and West to walk out of the interview.

2022: NBC News' Characterization of Pool

In 2022, NBC News referred to Tim Pool as a "right-wing influencer", indicating his growing association with right-wing political perspectives in mainstream media.

2023: Media Characterization of Pool's Podcast and Political Stance

In 2023, BBC News stated Tim Pool's podcasts "cover right-wing talking points and conspiracy theories." The New York Times described Pool's podcast as "extreme right-wing", and Pool himself as "right-wing" and a "provocateur."

September 2024: Indictment and Alleged Involvement in Russian Propaganda Scheme

In September 2024, Tim Pool was identified as "Commentator-2" in a U.S. federal indictment of two RT employees for allegedly running a $10 million propaganda scheme, with allegations of a $100k payment per weekly episode, which Pool denied knowledge of and declared himself a victim.

2024: Le Monde's Description of Pool

In 2024, Le Monde described Tim Pool as a "star influencer" of the "American far right", further solidifying his public image as a prominent figure within the conservative political sphere.

2024: Criticism of Ukraine Aid and Support for Trump

In 2024, Tim Pool criticized aid to Ukraine, calling the country "one of the greatest enemies of our nation" after allegations surfaced about Ukrainian involvement in the Nord Stream pipelines sabotage. He also supported Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential election.

April 2025: Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

In April 2025, Tim Pool was among a group of podcasters who met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Blair House in Washington D.C., as part of an effort to counter anti-Israel sentiments within right-wing media circles.