Laura Loomer

Laura Loomer is an American far-right political activist, media personality, and conspiracy theorist known for her outspoken support of Donald Trump and for promoting inflammatory anti-Muslim and other controversial views.

Laura Loomer is an American far-right activist, media personality, and conspiracy theorist known for inflammatory anti-Muslim rhetoric and close ties to Donald Trump. She has been banned from multiple social media platforms for policy violations.

What it is

Laura Loomer (born 1993 in Tucson, Arizona) is a far-right political activist and media personality. She has described herself as a “proud Islamophobe” and “pro-white nationalist,” and has promoted conspiracy theories, including claims related to 9/11. She gained attention for confrontational protests and campaigns, and ran unsuccessfully for Congress in Florida in 2020 and 2022.

Why it matters

Loomer has been reported as having informal influence in Donald Trump’s political circles, including efforts to push for dismissals of government officials. Her prominence highlights the reach of far-right activism in U.S. politics and the challenges of content moderation on social media. Canadian readers may encounter her through coverage of U.S. politics and transnational far-right networks.

Key details

Loomer was banned from Twitter/X in 2018 and from other platforms for violating content policies. She has been closely associated with Trump, accompanying him to events and reportedly influencing personnel decisions. Her public statements have drawn widespread criticism for racism and anti-Muslim bigotry.