Tim Ballard E6: Crusade & Conspiracy

The Opportunist

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4.6 • 10.6K Ratings

🗓️ 17 November 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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In this episode, we delve into Tim Ballard’s connection to QAnon conspiracy theories and the role the Sound of Freedom movie played in reinforcing these narratives. We explore how the film’s themes of child trafficking and heroic rescues mirrored common QAnon stereotypes, fueling its popularity among conspiracy believers.

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0:00.0	A warning. This episode contains discussion of sexual assault that may be disturbing.
0:05.4	Listener discretion is advised. As a note, we reached out to Tim Ballard's attorney to request an
0:11.1	interview. Our request when unanswered. And one last thing. After Tim Ballard left the
0:17.2	anti-trafficking organization OUR in 2023.
0:22.7	It was renamed OUR Rescue.
0:26.5	Its new leaders say they do not condone Tim Ballard's alleged actions while part of the old organization.
0:29.3	In March of 2024, Tim Ballard stepped up to the lectern at Mar-a-Lago,
0:34.5	the lavish Florida club and home of then-former President Donald Trump.
0:39.5	He served as the inspiration for the film Sound of Freedom.
0:43.4	We are grateful and honored to have him join us today. Ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome
0:47.8	Tim Ballard. The $1,000-a-ticket Black Tie event was held during the heart of the 2024 Republican
0:56.5	primary contest.
0:58.5	It's a who's who of Trump world personalities, everyone from the former General Michael Flynn
1:03.5	to Trump supporter Jack Posobic.
1:05.8	Thank you. Thank you.
1:13.6	Thank you. I just got some really good news from a really nice lady down here.
1:17.6	She just found out that President Trump won every county in Florida just now.
1:26.6	So that's good news.
1:28.3	My first thought is that's very good news for the children in this world who are being trafficked
1:35.1	and enslaved.
1:37.7	It was a glaring example of the influence, notoriety, and adulation that Tim Ballard had
1:42.7	ascended to. His work fighting against human trafficking
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