What happens when a conspiracy theorist becomes a frequent face regularly next to a former U.S. president? That’s the question on the minds of many Republicans as Laura Loomer, known for her far-right views and inflammatory rhetoric, has been appearing more often with Donald Trump.
While some see her as a passionate supporter, others are raising alarms about her influence on the campaign.
Loomer, a former congressional candidate, is no stranger to controversy.
Loomer has a track record of pushing controversial ideas, like her claim that the 9/11 attacks were actually an “inside job” orchestrated by the U.S. government—a theory that’s raised plenty of eyebrows and sparked outrage over the years.
Just this week, Loomer was spotted with Trump at a 9/11 memorial event, a moment that totally blew up online and raised some eyebrows.
But, it was her showing up with Trump at the presidential debate in Philly that really stirred the crowd.
Loomer traveled with him on his private plane, and what followed stirred even more controversy.
During the debate, Trump repeated a baseless claim that illegal immigrants from Haiti were eating people’s pets in an Ohio town.
“They are eating the pets of the people that live there,” he declared.
But officials from the city later confirmed there had been “no credible reports” of such an event.
So where did Trump get this wild idea? The theory was aired by none other than Loomer just a day earlier on social media, where she shared it with her 1.2 million followers on X (formerly Twitter).
Coincidence? Some in Trump’s camp don’t think so.
One anonymous source close to the campaign told Semafor that they were “100% concerned” about Loomer’s influence on Trump. “Regardless of any guardrails the campaign has put on her, I don’t think it’s working,” they said.
It’s hard not to wonder: how much sway does Loomer really have?
However, not everyone is alarmed.
However, Another source defended her, insisting that Loomer didn’t interfere in Trump’s debate prep and that she was actually “a positive person to be around.”
Still, it’s tough to ignore the criticism from within Trump’s own circle.
Republican consultant Dennis Lennox slammed Trump’s debate performance, pointing to figures like Matt Gaetz and Loomer as part of the problem.
“That’s what happens when you wing it, live in the Fox News-X bubble, and rely upon people like them,” Lennox said.
And yet, despite the uproar She took to social media to brush off the attention, stating she works “independently” to help Trump, whom she called “our nation’s last hope.”
When reporters tried to reach her for comment, Loomer had a blunt message: “I don’t have time to entertain your conspiracy theories.”
Loomer’s controversial past stretches back long before her association with Trump.
Born in Arizona in 1993, she’s built a career as a self-proclaimed investigative journalist and far-right activist.
Despite Trump’s support, her two bids for Congress in Florida ended in defeat.
Now, she’s best known for her vocal support of Trump and for promoting a variety of outlandish conspiracy theories.
She’s even been banned from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and, according to her, ride-share services Uber and Lyft, after offensive comments about Muslim drivers.
Still, her relationship with Trump shows no signs of cooling.
Earlier this year, she accompanied him to Iowa on his plane and earned a shout-out during one of his rallies.
“You want her on your side,” Trump told the crowd. He’s even shared her videos on Truth Social, solidifying her place in his circle.
But not everyone in Trump’s camp is on board with Loomer.
Earlier this week, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Loomer for her racist comments about Vice President Kamala Harris.
Greene labeled the remarks “appalling” and “extremely racist,” drawing a flurry of heated responses from Loomer’s supporters.
