Elijah Schaffer: 5 things MAGA influencers are saying away from Trump on Iran; Harry Thiessen says ‘terminology is collapsing’
conservative commentator Elijah Shafer He said in a post on X that he was “no longer working with MAGA,” citing differences over the Iran war. “But the Iran war goes too far,” he wrote, also thanking Donald Trump Used for past invitations and interactions.
Democratic commentators react to this article Harry Thiessen The
In view of the current situation, I will make the following five points:
1. Mention past relationships with Trump
Schafer thanked Trump for inviting him to events, including his 2024 campaign announcement, and for hosting him at his official residence.
2. Post-event investigation
He also mentioned the “J6 wiretap investigation” in the same message and said Trump had “abandoned” it.
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3. Using the Iran War as a Reason
Schaefer wrote that the war with Iran “went too far” and cited that as the reason for his stance.
4. Publicly declare to leave MAGA
He made his stance public by stating in the post, “I am no longer working with MAGA.”
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5. Online publishing and amplification
Sisson shared a screenshot of Schaefer’s post and commented on it, drawing further attention to the statement.
So far, Trump has not publicly responded to Schafer’s remarks.
Elijah Schaffer is a podcaster, journalist, internet personality, and commentator. However, there is limited information online about his early life or career path before entering content creation. Nonetheless, he is primarily recognized for his podcast “Slightly Offective With Elijah Schaffer.”
The remarks come amid ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The escalation comes after the United States and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran, including killing senior leadership figures and triggering retaliatory attacks by Tehran across the region.
Iran and its allies have carried out strikes against U.S. bases, Israel, and Gulf states, while U.S. and Israeli forces have targeted Iranian military infrastructure, resulting in a “strike and counterattack” cycle.
The conflict has affected key global oil and gas routes and raised fears of a protracted regional war.
