The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool White House Tells Congress To STOP Talking About Deportations ft. Elaad Eliahu
Mar 15, 2026
Elaad Eliahu, a White House and Pentagon correspondent who posts briefing clips online, talks about how administration messaging is managed. He breaks down where scoops come from and the media dynamics around Iran coverage. He discusses political pressure from rising casualties and a reported push to curb congressional talk on deportations. He also explains shifts at DHS and what limited "boots on the ground" actually means.
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How White House Scoops Actually Happen
- White House scoops come from inside chatter and disgruntled insiders rather than formal briefings.
- Elaad Eliahu says most major reporting originates outside the White House from officials with axes to grind, making leaks predictable.
Cultivate Disgruntled Insiders For Breaking News
- To gather scoops, prioritize contacts who are disgruntled and have access.
- Elaad Eliahu advises cultivating insiders outside official channels because they often leak the most consequential information.
VP Silence As A Signal
- Vice presidential public silence can signal internal balancing over foreign policy decisions.
- Elaad Eliahu notes the VP has been noticeably absent from public commentary since the strikes began and stopped active social posting.