Coverage dated September 11, 2024 to September 12, 2024

Trump defends far-right activist Laura Loomer: 'She’s a free spirit' and 'a supporter'

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Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle blasted Loomer this week after she attended the debate and a Sept. 11 memorial event with Trump.

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Washington Examiner
Who is Laura Loomer? Republicans fear activist’s influence growing on Trump (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Sep 11, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description
Loomer, a self-labeled "investigative journalist" with a penchant for inflammatory language, has been repeatedly sighted around Trump in recent days.
NBC 6 South Florida
Trump defends far-right activist Laura Loomer: 'She’s a free spirit' and 'a supporter' (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Sep 12, 2024
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle blasted Loomer this week after she attended the debate and a Sept. 11 memorial event with Trump.
Courthouse News Service
Trump refuses to criticize Laura Loomer amid concerns from Republican allies about her influence (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Sep 12, 2024
Courthouse News Service's feed description
Loomer’s appearances on the campaign trail with Trump have alarmed some top supporters.
KTVZ Bend
Trump says he doesn’t control far-right agitator Laura Loomer, calls her a ‘free spirit’ (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Sep 12, 2024
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Kit Maher and Kate Sullivan, CNN Rancho Palos Verdes, California (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said Friday that he doesn’t control far-right agitator Laura Loomer, whom he described as a “free spirit” and “supporter.
The Hill
Trump shrugs off Loomer association: ‘I don’t control Laura’ (opens The Hill)
Published Sep 12, 2024
The Hill's feed description
Former President Trump on Friday shrugged off a question about his association with far right activist Laura Loomer as some of his Republican allies sound the alarm about her influence, saying she brings “a spirit” to his campaign.
Voice of America
Trump refuses to criticize Loomer, alarming Republican allies (opens Voice of America)
Published Sep 12, 2024
Voice of America's feed description
Right-wing provocateur Laura Loomer traveled with Trump earlier this week to the debate and several 9/11 memorial events
The Hill
Laura Loomer’s proximity to Trump draws backlash (opens The Hill)
Published Sep 12, 2024
The Hill's feed description
Far-right activist Laura Loomer’s visible presence alongside former President Trump in recent days is sparking questions about her influence and a substantial amount of criticism from figures aligned with the GOP presidential nominee.

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