Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Laura Loomer

How Laura Loomer built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Laura Loomer is an American far-right political activist and internet personality known for her controversial views and conspiracy theories. She has been banned from several social media platforms for violating their policies on hate speech and misinformation. Loomer has run for political office, including a U.S. House seat, but was unsuccessful. She remains a prominent figure in far-right circles, often making headlines for her provocative statements and actions.

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2015: Loomer graduates from Barry University

In 2015, Laura Loomer graduated from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism.

August 2017: Loomer becomes a Shillman Fellow

In August 2017, Laura Loomer was one of several counter-jihad activists who were appointed "Shillman Fellows".

September 2017: Loomer resigns from Rebel Media

In September 2017, after three months, Laura Loomer resigned from Rebel Media.

November 1, 2017: Anti-Muslim Tweets and Bans from Ride-Sharing Services

On November 1, 2017, following a terrorist attack in New York City, Laura Loomer tweeted that she was late to a conference because she could not find a non-Muslim cab or ride-sharing driver. She called for a ride-sharing company that did not employ Muslims and blamed all Muslims for the actions of radical Islamists. Uber and Lyft subsequently banned her from their services.

August 2018: Disruption of Rashida Tlaib Campaign Event

In August 2018, Laura Loomer and others disrupted a campaign event for Rashida Tlaib, during which Loomer questioned Tlaib about foreign policy and Hamas, and Tlaib allegedly "violently grabbed" Loomer's cellphone.

August 2018: Disruption of Ilhan Omar Event and Twitter Ban

In August 2018, Laura Loomer disrupted a congressional campaign event for Ilhan Omar, shouting questions implying that Tlaib was antisemitic. Later in November, Twitter banned Loomer from its platform for violating rules against hateful behavior due to a tweet about Omar.

2018: Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies

In 2018, after being banned by social media companies, Laura Loomer sued Twitter, Apple, Facebook, and Google, alleging that they colluded to suppress conservative speech. Right-wing activist Larry Klayman represented her in the case.

2018: Lawsuit Against CAIR

In 2018, after being banned from Twitter, Laura Loomer and her company Illoominate Media sued the Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR), claiming that CAIR conspired with Twitter to ban her.

2019: Lawsuit Against Rashida Tlaib

In 2019, Laura Loomer filed an unsuccessful lawsuit against U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, alleging that Tlaib "violently grabbed" Loomer's cellphone during the disruption of an August 2018 campaign event.

2019: Banned from CPAC for Confronting Reporters

In 2019, Laura Loomer was banned from the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) after aggressively confronting reporters and using her press credentials to enter a media-only area after they declined to speak with her. She heckled CNN reporter Oliver Darcy about internet censorship and social media bans.

August 2020: Loomer wins Republican primary in Florida's 21st congressional district

In August 2020, Laura Loomer won the Republican primary in Florida's 21st congressional district, receiving 14,500 votes out of 34,000 cast (43%). President Donald Trump expressed support for Loomer after her primary win.

2020: Loomer Loses Appeal Against CAIR

In 2020, Laura Loomer lost an appeal in her case against CAIR. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled that Loomer and Illoominate offered nothing beyond speculation to indicate that CAIR-Florida was involved in the alleged conspiracy.

2020: Loomer lost election for Florida's 21st congressional district

In 2020, Laura Loomer, as the Republican nominee, lost the election to represent Florida's 21st congressional district to Democrat Lois Frankel.

September 2021: Loomer announces candidacy for Florida's 11th district

In September 2021, Laura Loomer announced her candidacy for Florida's 11th district in 2022, challenging Republican Rep. Daniel Webster in the primary election.

2021: Confrontation with Dorsey at Bitcoin 2021 Conference

In 2021, Laura Loomer confronted Jack Dorsey at the Bitcoin 2021 conference, accusing him of censoring people and interfering with elections. She was subsequently removed from the event.

2021: Ordered to Reimburse CAIR Attorney's Fees

In 2021, a U.S. magistrate judge ordered Laura Loomer to reimburse more than $120,000 in attorney's fees to CAIR.

2021: Supreme Court Denies Loomer's Petition

In 2021, the Supreme Court denied Laura Loomer's petition to hear her case against Twitter, Apple, Facebook, and Google after lower courts had dismissed it.

August 23, 2022: Loomer loses primary election, refuses to concede

On August 23, 2022, Laura Loomer lost the primary election for Florida's 11th district to Republican Rep. Daniel Webster, receiving 44.2% of the vote to Webster's 51.1%. Loomer refused to concede, alleging voter fraud and big-tech election interference.

December 2022: Loomer's Twitter account reinstated after Musk acquisition

In December 2022, after Elon Musk bought Twitter, Laura Loomer's previously banned Twitter account was reinstated.

2022: Loomer lost primary for Florida's 11th congressional district

In 2022, Laura Loomer ran in the Republican primary for Florida's 11th congressional district, losing to incumbent Daniel Webster.

2022: Lawsuit Against Facebook and Twitter

In 2022, Laura Loomer sued Facebook and Twitter, alleging that their anti-hate speech policies constitute racketeering.

April 2023: Trump considers hiring Loomer

In April 2023, Donald Trump considered hiring Laura Loomer for his presidential campaign, but his senior campaign advisors successfully discouraged him from doing so.

November 2023: Trump Jr. Suggests Loomer as Press Secretary

In November 2023, Donald Trump Jr. stated he would like to see Laura Loomer as press secretary.

2023: Loomer begins Rumble show

In 2023, Laura Loomer began her Rumble show, Loomer Unleashed, which includes monologues, pranks and confronting politicians in public.

2024: Loomer supports Trump campaign

In 2024, Laura Loomer continued to support the campaign of Donald Trump and was frequently seen at public events with him.

2024: Defamation Lawsuit Against Bill Maher and HBO

In 2024, Laura Loomer sued Bill Maher and HBO for defamation after Maher suggested that she and Donald Trump were having an extramarital affair.

April 2025: Loomer influences Trump to dismiss officials

In early April 2025, reports emerged that Laura Loomer influenced President Trump to dismiss more than half a dozen national security officials due to her suspicions of their disloyalty to him and advocated for additional firings.

2025: Dismissal Upheld on Appeal

In 2025, the dismissal of Loomer's lawsuit against Facebook and Twitter was upheld on appeal, and the Supreme Court declined to hear her further appeal.