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Laura Loomer: The ‘Free Spirit’ Whispering in Trump’s Ear

Laura Loomer: The ‘Free Spirit’ Whispering in Trump’s Ear

Update: 2024-09-19
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From political fundraisers to the presidential debate to a September 11 commemoration, far-right influencer Laura Loomer has become a staple in former president Donald Trump’s political entourage. WIRED’s David Gilbert and Tim Marchman join Leah to discuss Loomer’s history of conspiracies, Islamophobia, and how she ended up in Trump’s orbit.


Leah Feiger is @LeahFeiger.  David Gilbert is @DaithaiGilbert. Tim Marchman is @timmarchman. Write to us at politicslab@WIRED.com. Be sure to subscribe to the WIRED Politics Lab newsletter here.


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Laura Loomer: The ‘Free Spirit’ Whispering in Trump’s Ear

Laura Loomer: The ‘Free Spirit’ Whispering in Trump’s Ear

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