Sun May 11 12:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Far-Right Influencer Laura Loomer Locked Out of Trump White House Briefings Despite Close Ties

**Washington, D.C.** – Laura Loomer, a prominent far-right influencer with a large online following and direct access to former President Donald Trump, is being denied press credentials to White House briefings, despite her significant influence on Trump’s administration. While she boasts a direct line to the former president and claims credit for influencing personnel decisions, including the recent reassignment of National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, her requests for press access remain unanswered.

Loomer contends the White House fears her questioning of administration officials’ loyalties and alleges a “vetting crisis” within the Trump administration. She uses her platforms – including X (formerly Twitter) and Rumble – to investigate and publicize her findings on alleged disloyal staffers, often targeting perceived “traitors” within the administration. Her influence is undeniable; she claims that a phone call and Oval Office meeting with Trump led to the dismissal of several national security aides she had criticized.

The White House has not commented on Loomer’s exclusion. However, the decision may stem from concerns over her past inflammatory rhetoric and promotion of conspiracy theories, including a past assertion that the 9/11 attacks were an “inside job,” a claim she later clarified. While some within the conservative media praise the White House’s effort to include “new media” voices in briefings, others criticize the sycophantic nature of the interactions between some invited influencers and the Trump administration. Even Sean Spicer, Trump’s former press secretary, suggests that the White House’s definition of “new media” may exclude Loomer.

Loomer maintains that her exclusion is ironic, given her access to Trump and her impact on his administration. She argues that her ability to hold the administration accountable from a conservative perspective is crucial. The situation highlights the complex relationship between former President Trump and some within the far-right media landscape, and the ongoing debate regarding the role and influence of online personalities in political discourse.

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