Can a marriage blessed by the Pope survive allegations of a months-long affair, pregnancy scares, and a boss-employee relationship gone wrong?
The conservative media world erupted in February 2026 when deleted tweets, leaked audio recordings, and explosive accusations converged around two prominent right-wing personalities: Elijah Schaffer, CEO of Rift TV and political podcaster, and Sarah Stock, a conservative street interviewer and contributor to the same media company.
What began as cryptic social media posts spiraled into a full-blown scandal involving claims of infidelity, abortion, substance-related manipulation, and a dramatic breakdown that had observers questioning what happened to Schaffer’s wife and children.
Table of Contents
- 1. The Boss and the Employee
- 2. The Leaked Audio Recording
- 3. Pregnancy Scares and Abortion Allegations
- 4. The Pattern of Allegations
- 5. The Deleted Tweet Storm
- 6. The Divorce Filings
- 7. Complete Silence
- 8. Who is Elijah Schaffer?
- 9. Who is Sarah Stock (Setka)?
- 10. The Broader Context
- 11. Unanswered Questions
The Boss and the Employee
Elijah Schaffer built his reputation as a right-wing provocateur after gaining notoriety for entering the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, where he famously tweeted photos from Nancy Pelosi’s office. By 2026, he had established himself as CEO of Rift TV and host of the podcast “Slightly Offensive.” Sarah Stock joined his team as a political commentator and street interviewer, quickly becoming a recognizable face in conservative media circles.
The professional relationship allegedly turned personal at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington D.C. during February 2025. According to audio recordings leaked by influencer Milo Yiannopoulos, the affair between Schaffer and Stock lasted approximately six months, ending only when Stock became engaged to her now-husband, Will Setka.
Stock married Setka in early January 2026, posting photos of their union being blessed by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. The Instagram post showed the newlyweds in wedding attire meeting the pontiff, with Stock writing: “Highly recommend getting your marriage blessed by the Pope.” She changed her surname to Setka on social media platforms following the ceremony.
But beneath the holy blessing lay a troubling secret that would explode into public view just weeks later.
The Leaked Audio Recording
The controversy gained traction when audio recordings surfaced on social media, allegedly capturing Stock confessing details of her relationship with Schaffer to an unidentified man. In the recording, a woman purported to be Stock describes the initial encounter at CPAC in disturbing detail.
The voice in the recording claims Schaffer plied her with alcohol during two nights at the conference.
“I felt like it was like, like he got me like very intoxicated, like I don’t even like remember most of it,” the voice states.
She describes developing a rash on the second night, after which Schaffer allegedly suggested she take Benadryl.
“And like now I’m thinking back, and it’s like that’s probably why I like blacked out, because he like intentionally gave me Benadryl. And like sent me a bunch of shots and stuff.”
The recording continues with the woman acknowledging her own role while suggesting manipulation:
“And like obviously it’s like stupid on my part, to like go along with that, you know. But at the same time, its like, he obviously like knew what he was doing.”
She notes that mixing Benadryl with alcohol increases toxicity in the body.
The alleged confession includes another explosive claim: that Schaffer’s wife “did not care about his affairs with other women.” The recording does not clarify whether this refers to alleged prior infidelities or was Schaffer’s characterization of his marriage.
Most disturbingly, the woman in the recording expresses carrying “a lot of guilt” about the affair, which allegedly began in February 2025 and ended when she accepted her boyfriend’s proposal approximately six months later—around August 2025.
Pregnancy Scares and Abortion Allegations
According to an ex-colleague at Rift TV who spoke to Milo Yiannopoulos, Stock reportedly experienced “a few pregnancy scares” during her relationship with Schaffer and “supposedly got at least one abortion.” Social media posts from various accounts repeated these claims, with some stating that Stock “aborted Elijah Schaffer’s unborn child.”
These allegations carry particular weight given both individuals’ public stances as conservative Christian commentators. Stock frequently presents herself as a defender of traditional Christian values, while Schaffer has built his brand on culturally conservative positions. Neither has publicly confirmed or denied the abortion claims.
The timing becomes relevant when considering Stock’s engagement announcement. According to sources who spoke with Yiannopoulos, Stock’s now-husband Will Setka “has met Schaffer many times, but did not know about their sexual relationship when he proposed.” This raises questions about what Setka knew and when he learned it, though no public statement from him has emerged. [Source]
The Pattern of Allegations
The Stock affair represents at least the second public accusation of infidelity against Schaffer. Social media personality Christian Walker previously claimed that Schaffer had cheated on his wife with Emily Wilson, another conservative influencer who goes by “Emily Saves America” online. These allegations were reportedly confirmed by conservative journalist Savannah Hernandez as well.
In 2022, Current Revolt reported on allegations that Schaffer cheated on his wife with Wilson, noting that “sources we spoke to claimed the person in question is Emily Wilson” and that “we’re also told she knew he was married.” At that time, Schaffer’s team did not issue denials but rather went silent on the matter. [Source]
These prior allegations created context for observers when the Stock scandal broke. Many online commentators noted the apparent pattern, with some questioning why conservative media companies continued employing someone with repeated accusations of workplace-related affairs.
The Deleted Tweet Storm
On February 3, 2026, Schaffer posted a series of tweets that would be deleted within hours but not before being screenshotted and circulated widely. In these posts, Schaffer claimed his wife and children had gone missing, along with his car. He alleged he was being framed for “serious targeted federal crimes” by the FBI and that someone had “planted drugs” in his home.
The podcaster stated he was not suicidal and suggested someone had “kidnapped” his wife and kids while taking his money. In subsequent deleted posts, he claimed his stolen car had been found by U.S. customs and that he was the victim of gun theft. Schaffer asserted he had proof that someone in his “inner circle” framed him in an “international probe.”
The erratic nature of these posts immediately drew speculation. Some users accused Schaffer of being under the influence of drugs, leading him to post a denial: “I’m a father and I do not do drugs.”
Others darkly speculated whether he had harmed his family, prompting Schaffer to respond directly to one such theory:
“Seriously this is defamatory. I just found my stolen car and couldn’t find my wife I would never harm anyone. I’m not even a violent person Please delete this as this is defamatory and implies criminal action that was never taken nor I would ever be involved in I love them.”
Discussion forums like Kiwi Farms chronicled the posts in real-time, with users expressing alarm at what they termed Schaffer’s “drug frenzy” despite his denials. The thread on Kiwi Farms noted: “But in a series of now deleted tweets he posted today, he talks about how his wife and two young sons are missing, they planted drugs on him.” [Source]
The Divorce Filings
Amid the chaos, Milo Yiannopoulos revealed documents showing that Schaffer’s wife had filed for divorce in Texas in January 2026. According to Yiannopoulos, Schaffer subsequently filed his own divorce petition in Florida. Court records from Palm Beach County, Florida, confirm a divorce filing by Schaffer on January 22, 2026.
This timeline is significant: Stock married Setka in early January 2026, and Schaffer filed for divorce just weeks later on January 22. The proximity of these dates to the eventual public exposure of the affair suggests both parties were attempting to move forward with their lives when the scandal broke.
In direct messages shared publicly by Yiannopoulos, he advised Schaffer to “take good care of his wife.” But in public posts, Yiannopoulos was far less sympathetic, attacking Schaffer and calling him a “derelict, frightening, and neglectful” husband and father.
Yiannopoulos later stated that he was “convinced that the podcaster’s wife and children are fine,” attempting to quell the most alarming speculation that had emerged from Schaffer’s deleted tweets.
This reassurance came after Schaffer himself posted another since-deleted tweet: “My wife divorced me & took my kids and I have no idea where they are. I’m sober. I’m sad. I have good support. Thank you for everyone supporting me during this rough season. I’ll get through it.”
Complete Silence
Neither Stock nor Setka has issued any public statement. Schaffer’s social media presence has gone quiet following the deletion of his February 3 posts. Rift TV, the company Schaffer founded and leads, has made no official comment about its CEO or one of its on-air personalities.
Who is Elijah Schaffer?
To understand the gravity of this scandal, it helps to know Schaffer’s trajectory in conservative media. He gained prominence on January 6, 2021, when he entered the U.S. Capitol during the riot and posted photos from inside Nancy Pelosi’s office, calling the rioters “revolutionaries” in a now-deleted tweet. Federal authorities opened an investigation into his actions, though he was never charged. [Source]
At the time, Schaffer worked for The Blaze, Glenn Beck’s conservative media company, as a national reporter. He argued he was there as a journalist documenting events, not as a participant in the riot. This position was controversial, as some questioned whether his social media posts crossed the line from journalism to advocacy. [Source]
Schaffer left The Blaze and founded Rift TV, positioning himself as an independent conservative voice. His podcast “Slightly Offensive” gained a following for its confrontational style and willingness to platform controversial figures. He has made headlines for various provocative statements, including suggesting men should not watch their wives give birth because it would “ruin sex lives,” drawing widespread criticism in October 2024. [Source]
In November 2025, Schaffer was sued for $5 million by Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI Director nominee Kash Patel, for defamation. Wilkins alleged Schaffer spread claims that she was a “Mossad honeypot,” referring to the Israeli intelligence service. The lawsuit was still pending when the Stock scandal broke. [Source]
Schaffer married a woman identified only as “Kez” and announced the birth of his first child in March 2023, posting to Instagram: “Hi everyone, I’m a dad now and Kez is a mom. Schaffer family is now 3 people strong.”
Reports suggest he has two young sons, though he has kept his family life relatively private compared to his public persona.
Who is Sarah Stock (Setka)?
Sarah Stock emerged as a conservative media personality through street interviews and confrontational debates with liberal activists. Her content style involves approaching people at protests or public events to challenge progressive viewpoints, a format that has become popular in right-wing media circles. She joined Rift TV as a contributor and became a frequent collaborator with Schaffer on various projects.
Stock presents herself as a devout Christian and traditional conservative. Her social media presence emphasizes faith, patriotism, and cultural conservatism. She has appeared on panels discussing campus free speech issues and has been featured at conservative conferences. In one instance, her planned appearance alongside Schaffer at a university event drew protests from student groups.
Her husband, Will Setka, is a Liberty University graduate with a degree in Political Science and Government. According to his LinkedIn profile, he worked as Regional Director for Scott Baugh’s campaign for U.S. Congress, leading field operations and working to strengthen conservative presence in local government. He currently serves as a political organizer for Community Action Network.
The couple announced their engagement in August 2025 (around the time the alleged affair with Schaffer ended) and married in January 2026.
Stock’s decision to secure a papal blessing for her marriage takes on added significance given the timeline: she was married less than six months after allegedly ending an affair that reportedly included at least one abortion.
The Broader Context
This is not the first time Rift TV has faced allegations of misconduct. The company’s previous incarnation at The Blaze saw controversy when Sydney Watson filed a lawsuit claiming management never took her allegations against Schaffer seriously, only firing him after sustained pressure. [Source]
Both Schaffer and Stock present themselves as defenders of Christian values, yet the allegations, if true, involve adultery, workplace affairs, possible abortion, and deception. Stock’s decision to have her marriage blessed by the Pope while allegedly concealing an affair that had ended just months earlier strikes critics as particularly hypocritical.
Unanswered Questions
As of early February 2026, many questions remain unanswered. Has Stock’s husband Will Setka known about the allegations? Did he learn of them before or after the wedding? If before, why proceed with a papal blessing? If after, how has he responded?
What is the current status of Schaffer’s relationship with his estranged wife? Are his children truly missing, or was that a product of emotional distress when he discovered they had left? The deleted tweets suggest panic, but Yiannopoulos’s reassurance indicates the family is safe.
Will Rift TV take any action regarding its CEO and one of its on-air personalities? The company has remained silent, but workplace policies at most organizations would prohibit romantic relationships between supervisors and subordinates, particularly if they create hostile work environments or conflicts of interest.
Are the audio recordings authentic? While they have been widely shared and no one has formally disputed their authenticity, questions remain about how they were obtained and whether they were edited. The specificity of details in the recording lends credibility, but definitive verification is lacking.
Most significantly: will either party speak publicly? Stock’s silence may be an attempt to protect her new marriage or avoid legal complications. Schaffer’s silence, particularly after his deleted tweet storm, may reflect legal advice or a recognition that further statements would only deepen the controversy.
