September 13th 2024.
Laura Loomer, a well-known right-wing conspiracy theorist, has been making headlines lately for her involvement with former President Donald Trump. Loomer, who is known for her extreme and baseless claims, has been traveling with Trump before and after the presidential debate where he repeated the false claim that Haitian immigrants were eating the pets of Springfield, Ohio residents.
The 31-year-old, who is a social media influencer, flew with Trump in his private jet to the debate against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. During the heated debate, Trump confidently stated, "They're eating the dogs, the people that came in, they're eating the cats. They're eating the pets of the people that live there, and this is what's happening in our country, and it's a shame."
Despite being told by the moderator that the claim had been debunked, Trump stood by his belief and even claimed to have seen it on television. This sparked concerns among Trump's allies, who believe that Loomer's influence on the former President may have led to his extreme remarks.
The rumor about Haitian immigrants eating pets had been circulating on right-wing channels on the internet, and many have speculated that Loomer's posts about it may have directly influenced Trump to mention it during the crucial debate. Loomer, who has a large following of 1.2 million on X, had shared the claim the day before the debate.
She wrote, "Disturbing reports came out this weekend about Haitian immigrants eating people's pets in Ohio where Democrats like @SenSherrodBrown and the Biden-Harris regime imported over 20,000 cannibalistic Haitians who are now killing people's pets and hunting domestic animals on the streets of Ohio."
Loomer also used her platform to endorse a political candidate, Bernie Moreno, stating that he would secure the border and prevent Haitian immigrants from eating people's pets for dinner.
According to sources close to the Trump campaign, there is a growing concern about Loomer's closeness to Trump. Despite any efforts to control her, it seems like her extreme views are rubbing off on the former President. However, it's worth noting that Loomer did not participate in Trump's debate preparations and is generally considered a positive person to be around.
So, who is Laura Loomer? The 31-year-old was born in Arizona and describes herself as an "Investigative Journalist" and "Feisty Jewess" on her X profile. She has worked for far-right organizations such as Project Veritas and Infowars, known for their conspiracy theories and fake news.
Loomer has also made unsuccessful attempts at running for Congress, with Trump's backing, in both 2020 and 2022. She has been seen accompanying Trump to events, including the recent 9/11 memorial, and has attended multiple events at his Mar-a-Lago home.
When asked about Loomer, Trump addressed her during a press conference, saying, "I don't know. Laura is a supporter. She's a strong person. I don't control Laura. I can't tell Laura what to do." This statement came after Trump received backlash for doubling down on the false claim about Haitian immigrants and also dragging geese into the mix, claiming that they were also being taken by immigrants.
In conclusion, Laura Loomer's influence on Trump and her involvement in his campaign have raised concerns among his allies. Despite her extreme views, she continues to be a vocal supporter of the former President.
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