In the turbulent world of American right-wing politics, few figures have stirred as much controversy in 2025 as Laura Loomer, the 32-year-old self-styled journalist and far-right conspiracy theorist. Loomer has become a powerful—if unofficial—adviser to former President Donald Trump, reportedly speaking with him during late-night phone calls to identify those she deems disloyal to the MAGA movement. According to The Wall Street Journal and The Independent, Loomer’s influence has grown so significant that her opinions have led to the ousting of several national security officials, and her relentless online campaigns have rattled even the most stalwart MAGA figures.
Loomer’s rise to prominence is a story of ambition, controversy, and a knack for weaponizing social media. With 1.8 million followers on X (formerly Twitter) and her twice-weekly podcast, “Loomer Unleashed,” she has built a loyal audience by taking on both Democrats and, increasingly, her own allies within the conservative movement. Her origins trace back to Project Veritas, a right-wing organization known for its undercover sting videos—often criticized and discredited by mainstream outlets—and she has twice run unsuccessfully for Congress. Despite her attempts, Loomer has not secured a formal position in the Trump administration, nor has she been granted the White House press credentials she now seeks as of October 2025.
But Loomer’s lack of official status hasn’t kept her from exerting real influence. According to people familiar with the matter, she now holds an unofficial advisory role, speaking directly with Trump and sharing her views on who around him is truly loyal. White House officials, meanwhile, are reportedly scrambling to understand her motivations and the impact of her near-constant barrage of posts. Some have even launched internal investigations to determine whether Loomer is being paid for her attacks, especially after she began targeting figures and issues outside her usual national security focus—such as pushing for the approval of a drilling license off the coast of Venezuela and attacking a Food and Drug Administration official.
Loomer has denied accusations that she takes money for specific posts. “I don’t work for the administration, and I don’t control hiring,” she told The Wall Street Journal. “I’m posting facts.” Still, she has acknowledged receiving funding from ideologically motivated donors who share her views that anti-Trump Democrats remain embedded in national security roles. She also compiles and pitches opposition research through her consulting firm, Loomered Strategies, further fueling speculation about her financial backers.
Her online attacks have not been limited to political opponents on the left. In recent weeks, Loomer has turned her sights inward, going after prominent MAGA figures such as former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. She dubbed Carlson “Tucker Qatarlson,” accusing him of being “bought off by the Muslim Brotherhood,” and even extended her criticism to his son, who works for Vice President JD Vance. Loomer’s feud with Greene has been particularly vicious; she accused the congresswoman of funneling government money to her daughter, called her a “loud-mouthed bitch,” and claimed Greene cheated on her ex-husband “like a whore.”
These intraparty skirmishes have intensified as some Trump allies have begun to criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and, in Loomer’s view, drift into antisemitic conspiracy theories. Loomer, who is Jewish, has been quick to defend Israel and attack those she sees as anti-Israel, especially amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. According to The Independent, she has expanded her targets in response to what she perceives as increasing criticism of Netanyahu, and she has accused conservative figures like Carlson and podcaster Candace Owens of spreading dangerous conspiracies. For example, following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Carlson suggested Israel might have been involved—an idea Netanyahu called “insane” and “outrageous.” Loomer, in turn, accused Carlson of taking money from Doha and suppressing damaging information about President Biden, citing analysis by her longtime collaborator, Israeli-American cyber intelligence analyst Yaacov Apelbaum.
Apelbaum, who worked with Loomer on analyzing and distributing content from Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election, has provided research for many of Loomer’s recent attacks, especially against national security officials they label as “Muslim sympathizers.” In an interview with the Journal, Apelbaum defended Loomer, saying, “She doesn’t hate Muslims, she’s terrified of Muslims.” Loomer herself confirmed their collaboration but declined to elaborate, saying, “We both run in the same circles.”
Loomer’s combative style has made her a pariah on many mainstream platforms. She has been banned from Facebook, Instagram, PayPal, and other sites for her racist views and inflammatory rhetoric. Yet, her influence persists, partly due to continued funding from conservative donors who support her hardline positions on Israel and her criticism of Islam. Loomer’s work has often straddled the line between activism and provocation, and her willingness to attack both Democrats and fellow conservatives has set her apart—even within the fractious MAGA movement.
Her reach extends beyond social media feuds. In one recent incident, Loomer claimed credit for the firing of Nicholas Waytowich, a U.S. Army official, asserting that she had identified him as the creator of Red Dot, an app that tracks ICE officials. An army spokesperson clarified that Waytowich was suspended and under investigation, not fired. Loomer, however, stood by her claim, insisting she was simply “posting facts.”
Her attacks have also targeted Joe Kent, director of the National Counter-terrorism Centre, whom she accused of being “soft on terrorism.” Kent, whose wife was killed in a 2019 suicide bombing in Syria, released a report warning of al-Qa’ida attacks in the U.S. Loomer criticized the report for characterizing the threat as “violent extremism” rather than specifically “Islamic terrorism.” Kent, for his part, suggested on X that Loomer was “paid by the side that’s too afraid to come at me directly, but knows it’s losing.” Loomer took offense and asked him to delete the post, but he has not complied.
Despite the mounting criticism and investigations into her motivations, Loomer remains defiant. “They can attack me all they want, I’m more America First than them,” she declared in an interview, suggesting that her Jewish identity has made her a target for some within the movement. Her persistent efforts to secure White House press credentials—so far unsuccessful—underscore her desire to formalize her role as a power broker on the right.
As the 2025 political landscape grows ever more fractious, Laura Loomer’s story is a vivid illustration of how influence, ideology, and personal ambition can collide in the age of social media. Whether she’s advising the former president, waging war on perceived enemies within MAGA, or sparring with national security officials, Loomer’s presence is impossible to ignore—and her impact, for better or worse, is being felt at the very highest levels of American politics.
