Laura Loomer, a professional provocateur, advises Trump to turn on powerful independent MAGA voices
By ljdevon // 2025-10-10
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In the chaotic battleground of Trump-era politics, few figures have burned bridges as aggressively, or as publicly as Laura Loomer. The far-right provocateur, twice-defeated in Florida congressional races, has reinvented herself as an unofficial advisor to Donald Trump, whispering in his ear about who in the MAGA movement is "disloyal." But her latest targets—Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene—reveal a deeper struggle within the movement: a purge of independent thinkers who dare to question the status quo. Loomer’s rise from fringe conspiracy theorist to Trump confidante exposes the fractures in a movement that once prided itself on American values, protecting free speech, and restoring the country. Now, she’s leveraging her proximity to power to attack those who refuse to conform to her ideologies—even if they helped build MAGA and they questioned the actions of the previous regime. Key points:
  • Laura Loomer, a failed congressional candidate and former Project Veritas investigator, has gained Trump’s ear, advising him on who is "disloyal" to MAGA.
  • She has targeted high-profile conservatives like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene, accusing them of betraying Trump’s agenda.
  • Loomer’s attacks reveal a growing rift within the MAGA movement, where dissent is increasingly treated as heresy.
  • Critics question whether Loomer is acting out of genuine loyalty or self-interest, as she seeks White House press credentials and political influence.
  • Loomer, who seems to be seeking attention, is only provoking conflict over issues that should be debated with nuance and perspective.

From Project Veritas to Trump’s inner circle

Loomer first gained notoriety as an investigator for Project Veritas, James O’Keefe’s controversial sting operation known for selectively edited undercover videos. Her tactics, which include ambushing politicians and activists with confrontational questions, led to her being banned from major social media platforms. Now, as independent voices like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens rise to the forefront, Laura Loomer decides to use the same defamatory, exclusionary tactics that were used against her, to shut down debate within her own political party. On the prowl, Loomer now tries to turn the President against some of the most intelligent opinions in the movement - defaming their character and misconstruing their opinions, to paint them as crazy. Why should MAGA take her seriously at this point? After two failed congressional bids, Loomer pivoted to podcasting and relentless online warfare, positioning herself as a gatekeeper of MAGA purity. Her influence grew when Trump began taking her late-night calls, reportedly leading to the ousting of several national security officials. Now, she’s turning her sights inward, accusing MAGA icons like Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, of treachery. Loomer wants to cancel them, because they have a different opinion on the actions of the Israeli government over the past two years.

Loomer's latest targets: Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene

Few expected Loomer to train her fire on Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host whose populist rhetoric helped define Trump’s 2016 campaign. Yet Loomer has branded him “Tucker Qatarlson,” alleging he’s been “bought off by the Muslim Brotherhood.” Her accusations—rooted in Carlson’s criticism of Israel’s Gaza campaign—have been met with skepticism, even among hardcore Trump loyalists. Even more surprising is her feud with Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a fellow firebrand of the MAGA movement. Their falling-out began over Israel, with Loomer accusing Greene of corruption and infidelity—claims Greene has dismissed as baseless smears. The public spat underscores a deeper tension: MAGA’s shift from a movement of outsiders questioning the status quo to an orthodoxy where dissent is punished and loyalty is rewarded. Loomer’s crusade raises uncomfortable questions. Does she really have good intentions by trying to purge independent voices from the movement, or is she just a political opportunist leveraging Trump’s ear for personal gain? White House officials reportedly suspect she may be financially motivated, though no evidence has surfaced. What’s clear is that MAGA, once a coalition of anti-establishment rebels, is now cannibalizing its own. Figures like Carlson and Greene built their brands on defiance, questioning government narratives, but now they face attacks for daring to think independently. If loyalty means blind obedience to Trump and advisors like Loomer, the movement risks becoming what it once fought against: a top-down hierarchy where questioning authority is treason. And Loomer is at the forefront of this purge, provoking divisions with people whose opinions are valuable and seeking to cancel voices that deserve to be heard. As Loomer continues her sensationalist, self-seeking rhetoric, one thing is certain: the MAGA movement is no longer unified by its ideological differences. The movement is quickly becoming a regime all to its own—and dissenters are no longer welcome. Sources include: Independent.co.uk PBS.org TimesofIndia.com MSNBC.com
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