Tim Pool is an American journalist, commentator, and YouTuber. He was born on March 9, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois. Pool first gained prominence as a live-streamer and citizen journalist during the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011, where he provided real-time coverage of the demonstrations through his YouTube channel.
Since then, Pool has become known for his political commentary and coverage of news events, particularly in the areas of technology, social media, and politics. He has worked for various media outlets, including Vice News and Fusion, and has appeared as a guest on a number of TV news programs and podcasts.
Pool is known for his centrist and libertarian views, and has been critical of both the political left and right in the United States. He has been particularly vocal about the need for greater transparency and accountability in the media industry, and has been critical of what he sees as biased reporting and “fake news”.
In recent years, Pool has been involved in a number of controversies related to his coverage of certain news events and his associations with far-right figures. However, he continues to be a popular and influential commentator on a wide range of topics, and has amassed a large following on social media platforms such as YouTube and Twitter.
