She joined Trump at an event on Wednesday, and travelled to the presidential debate the day before on his plane.

The presence of hard-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer alongside Donald Trump on the campaign trail in recent days has raised questions, including from some Republicans, about the influence the controversial former congressional candidate may have on him.

Ms Loomer is well-known for her anti-Muslim rhetoric and for spreading conspiracy theories, including that the 9/11 attacks were an “inside job” carried out by the US government.

She joined Trump at an event on Wednesday commemorating the attacks, raising eyebrows and prompting outrage in some US media outlets.

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Now, she is known for her vocal support of Trump and for promoting a long string of conspiracy theories including claims that Kamala Harris is not black, and that the son of billionaire George Soros was sending cryptic messages calling for Trump’s assassination.

These posts led her to be banned from a number of platforms including Facebook, Instagram and even, according to her, Uber and Lyft for making offensive comments about Muslim drivers. She once described herself as a “proud Islamophobe”.

  • OldWoodFrame@lemm.ee
    355·
    3 months ago

    Still gross to make that accusation about someone as reprehensible as Loomer. And it let’s Trump off the hook. She’s not traveling with him because of sexual favors, she’s traveling with him because he supports her insane views.

    • Aphelion@lemm.ee
      33·
      3 months ago

      The pictures of her with Mango Musalini make it look like they’re sharing more than just a political viewpoint.

    • Infynis@midwest.socialEnglish
      28·
      3 months ago

      Just because she’s a horrible person doesn’t mean he’s not also taking advantage of her. After all, “When you’re a star, they let you do it…”

        • Cethin@lemmy.zipEnglish
          7·
          3 months ago

          She has apparently been spending some nights at Mar-a-Lago IIRC, and has also been traveling with him in his jet. Theres also quite a few pictures of them being really close. Sure, we don’t have video of them having sex, but it’s about as obvious as it can be without that. We all know how much Trump likes to take advantage of women and also likes sycophants, so it’d only make sense that he takes her in.

          • LesserAbe@lemmy.world
            11·
            3 months ago

            I wouldn’t be surprised if there was something there, but that’s different than a fact.

    • rayyy@lemmy.world
      2·
      2 months ago

      accusation

      Every accusation IS an admission of guilt with Republicans, without exception.

      • OldWoodFrame@lemm.ee
        1·
        2 months ago

        This thought terminating cliche is used on the right as well. It makes no sense (so…Trump is the one who “became black?”) and just exists so people can reinforce their world view uncritically.

        If you have an opinion, back it up with evidence and say that.