The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool El Salvador Style CRACKDOWN Hits America, Elijah Schaffer QUESTIONS Trump Admin's Motive ft. Elijah Schaffer
Aug 20, 2025
Elijah Schaffer, founder of Rift TV and a journalist known for his on-the-ground reporting, shares insights from his visit to El Salvador, where he witnessed a stark transformation driven by authoritarian governance. He discusses ambitious crime control strategies that could inspire other nations. The conversation dives into complex U.S.-El Salvador relations, touching on deportation policies and their societal implications. Additionally, he confronts contentious issues surrounding race and immigration, offering provocative perspectives on how these dynamics shape modern American identity.
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How El Salvador Went From Deadly To Safe
- Elijah Schaffer recounts El Salvador's transformation from the murder capital to the safest country in the Americas under Bukele's rule.
- He attributes the change to strong authoritarian measures and focused policing rather than media-friendly politics.
The Cost-Benefit Of Authoritarian Crime Control
- Schaffer lays out the tradeoff: mass arrests and suspended rights versus ending pervasive gang violence.
- He argues the crackdown paid for itself by returning billions to the economy via reduced extortion.
Fund Security To Reduce Corruption
- Invest in police and military pay to reduce bribery and improve performance.
- Use concentrated block-by-block operations and secure prisons to remove gang influence swiftly.
