Fri Sep 13 09:16:00 UTC 2024: ## Trump’s Ties to Hard-Right Conspiracy Theorist Laura Loomer Spark Republican Concerns

**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – Republican officials are expressing growing concern over former President Donald Trump’s close association with controversial figure Laura Loomer, a hard-right conspiracy theorist and social media influencer. Loomer, known for her affiliation with organizations like Project Veritas and Infowars, has a history of promoting anti-Muslim rhetoric and spreading unsubstantiated claims.

Loomer has been frequently spotted alongside Trump on the campaign trail recently, including at an event commemorating the 9/11 attacks, where she drew significant criticism for her previous assertion that the attacks were an inside job. Her presence on Trump’s plane during his trip to Philadelphia for the presidential debate has further fueled concerns.

Loomer’s influence on Trump’s campaign has been brought into question, particularly after Trump repeated a baseless claim about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Ohio during the debate. This unfounded theory was previously shared by Loomer with her 1.2 million followers on X, just a day before the debate.

Sources within the Trump campaign have reportedly voiced concerns about Loomer’s proximity to the former president. “I don’t think it’s working,” an anonymous source told Semafor, referring to any attempts to limit Loomer’s influence.

While Loomer has declined to comment on these allegations, she maintains that she operates independently to support Trump, whom she calls “truly our nation’s last hope.”

Loomer’s political history includes unsuccessful bids for the US House of Representatives in Florida with Trump’s backing. She is known for her vocal support of Trump and her promotion of numerous conspiracy theories, including claims that Vice President Kamala Harris is not black and that George Soros’ son was sending coded messages calling for Trump’s assassination.

The concerns over Loomer’s influence on Trump raise questions about the direction of the campaign and the potential for further misinformation to be disseminated.

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