Life is full of challenges, and Laura Loomer faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
Laura Loomer is an American far-right political activist, conspiracy theorist, and internet personality known for her controversial views and online presence. She gained prominence through her activism and commentary, often associated with the alt-right movement. Loomer has been banned from several social media platforms for violating their policies against hate speech and misinformation. She unsuccessfully ran as a Republican candidate for Florida's 21st congressional district in 2020 and Florida's 11th congressional district in 2022.
March 2015: Loomer Records Conversations with Barry University Officials
In March 2015, Laura Loomer secretly recorded conversations with Barry University officials about starting a club called "Sympathetic Students in Support of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria." She was later suspended by the university.
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February 2017: Loomer Banned From Medium
In February 2017, Laura Loomer was banned from Medium for posting disinformation and hate speech.
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June 16, 2017: Loomer Disrupts Shakespeare in the Park
On June 16, 2017, Laura Loomer disrupted a Shakespeare in the Park presentation of Julius Caesar in New York City, shouting against the normalization of political violence against the right. She was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing.
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November 2018: Loomer Banned From Twitter
In November 2018, Laura Loomer was banned from Twitter for violating its policies against hateful conduct and handcuffed herself to Twitter's headquarters in protest.
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January 30, 2019: Loomer's Protest at California Governor's Mansion
On January 30, 2019, Laura Loomer and others jumped the wall surrounding the California Governor's Mansion in Sacramento to protest Governor Gavin Newsom's stance on immigration. They were arrested, given citations, and released.
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February 2019: Loomer Banned From PayPal, GoFundMe, and Venmo
In February 2019, Laura Loomer was banned from PayPal, GoFundMe, and Venmo, leading her to claim that left-wing terrorists were trying to shut her down.
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2020: Loomer's Congressional Run
In 2020, Laura Loomer ran as the Republican nominee for Florida's 21st congressional district but lost to Democrat Lois Frankel.
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May 2021: Loomer Banned From Clubhouse
In May 2021, Laura Loomer said she was banned from the social media app Clubhouse hours after joining.
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September 2021: Illness with COVID-19
In September 2021, Laura Loomer announced she had contracted COVID-19 and was battling it with various preparations. She requested prayers via Telegram.
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August 23, 2022: Loomer Loses Primary Election and Refuses to Concede
On August 23, 2022, Laura Loomer lost the primary election for Florida's 11th district to Daniel Webster but refused to concede, citing voter fraud.
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2022: Loomer's Republican Primary Loss
In 2022, Laura Loomer ran in the Republican primary for Florida's 11th congressional district but was defeated by incumbent Daniel Webster.
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