Report: Trump’s former ‘digital guru’ leading Israeli influence campaign targeting MAGA

Brad Parscale, former campaign manager for US President Donald Trump, has reportedly been leading an Israeli government-funded influence campaign targeting young Americans within Trump's MAGA base. According to a Time magazine report, Parscale's company, Clock Tower X, was tasked with creating 100 pieces of original content monthly for platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. While officially aimed at combating online antisemitism, an Israeli Foreign Ministry official stated the true goal was "preventing young conservatives from turning against Israel."

"I have never funded, organized, or participated in any effort to undermine President Trump — ever — including his MOU or ceasefire proposal," Parscale told Time.

The campaign has drawn criticism from both US and Israeli officials, with an Israeli official stating, "We are pissed at Brad Parscale... Things have only gotten worse." A US intelligence official expressed concern that the campaign aimed to alter US policy towards Iran. Parscale defended the campaign, asserting its purpose was to prevent a wedge between Israel and its traditional American supporters on the political right.