Laura Loomer
Laura Loomer is a far-right political activist, commentator, and former congressional candidate known for her controversial views, confrontational style, and social media bans. A vocal supporter of conservative causes and a critic of mainstream media, she frequently makes headlines for her activism and outspoken presence online.
After backlash, Trump campaign no longer looking to hire Laura Loomer
Reports say Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene led the effort against hiring the far-right Loomer, who is Jewish.
Loomer won last month in a primary against five other GOP candidates. She is a long shot in the Nov. 3 election against incumbent Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) in Florida’s 21st Congressional District.
Far-right views of Jewish candidate Loomer cause concern post-primary win
“Support for [Lara] Loomer comes just days after [the president’s] backing of Marjorie Taylor Greene, a GOP candidate who promotes the anti-Semitic QAnon conspiracy theory and traffics in anti-Muslim hate,” said DMFI president and CEO Mark Mellman.