Laura Loomer's Influence Is Getting Scary
A far-right activist is using her sway over the Trump administration to target perceived enemies, which is bad news for critics of Israel and anyone she puts in her sights.
- Laura Loomer got two women detained by ICE for deportation just because their last name is Soleimani, claiming they were tied to slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani — a link that was disproven.
- She tags Secretary of State Marco Rubio in posts targeting people, betting he will launch investigations on her say-so.
- Her latest targets are conservative commentators Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, whom she accuses of being secretly paid by foreign governments like Iran.
- She wants the Trump administration to monitor their bank accounts and force them to register as foreign agents.
Outlook: Expect Loomer to keep pushing for investigations into right-wing voices who break from a hard line on Iran, with little regard for whether her claims hold up.