Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Laura Loomer

Public opinion and media debates around Laura Loomer—discover key moments of controversy.

Laura Loomer is an American far-right political activist and internet personality known for her controversial and often inflammatory rhetoric. She is recognized for promoting conspiracy theories and has been banned from several social media platforms due to violations of their policies. Loomer has unsuccessfully run for political office, gaining attention for her extreme views and association with right-wing political figures.

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2012: Alex Nelson Wong worked for Mitt Romney

In 2012, Deputy National Security Adviser Alex Nelson Wong worked for the 2012 presidential campaign of Mitt Romney and Wong's wife clerked for Justice Sonia Sotomayor. These facts were brought up during an Oval Office meeting.

March 2015: Loomer's ISIS Stunt at Barry University

In March 2015, Laura Loomer used a concealed video camera to record 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 for violating the student code of conduct.

July 2015: Entrapment Attempt on Clinton Campaign

In July 2015, Laura Loomer and two other women, posing as Hillary Clinton supporters, allegedly attempted to "entrap" campaign workers into accepting illegal cash donations.

November 8, 2016: Loomer's Burqa Stunt at Polling Station

On November 8, 2016, Laura Loomer, as part of a Project Veritas stunt, went to a polling station dressed in a burqa and asked for a ballot under the name of Huma Abedin.

February 2017: Medium Bans Laura Loomer

In February 2017, the blogging platform Medium banned Laura Loomer after expanding its platform policies to ban posting disinformation and hate speech.

June 10, 2017: Loomer's Anti-Sharia Speech and Fearless Girl Statue Protest

On June 10, 2017, Laura Loomer gave a speech at an "anti-Sharia" march in New York City and placed a burqa on the Fearless Girl statue.

June 16, 2017: Loomer Disrupts Shakespeare in the Park

On June 16, 2017, Laura Loomer disrupted a Shakespeare in the Park performance of Julius Caesar in New York City, shouting about violence against Donald Trump. She was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing.

November 1, 2017: Loomer's Anti-Muslim Tweets

On November 1, 2017, Laura Loomer tweeted that she was late to a conference because she could not find a "non Muslim" cab or @Uber @lyft driver and after discovering that the suspect in the New York City terrorist attack was an Uber driver, she called for a new ride-sharing company that does not employ muslims.

November 2017: Loomer Banned From Uber and Lyft

In November 2017, Laura Loomer was banned from both Uber and Lyft after a day-long anti-Muslim tweetstorm where she complained about being unable to find a "non Muslim" driver.

2017: Claims of dating alt-right activist Tim Gionet

In 2017, Loomer claimed to be dating alt-right activist Tim Gionet, who had tweeted a photoshopped picture of Loomer being executed inside a gas chamber, referencing the killing of Jews during the Holocaust. Gionet denied that the pair were dating.

2017: Views on immigration and white nationalism

In 2017, Loomer expressed approval of migrant deaths in the Mediterranean, endorsed the Great Replacement theory, and defended Identity Evropa's preservation of white European culture.

2017: Spencer Identifies Loomer as "Zionist Fanatic"

In 2017, white supremacist Richard B. Spencer referenced a number of associated individuals, classifying them as the "alt-lite". This included Laura Loomer, who he characterized as a "Zionist fanatic."

March 2018: Loomer Harasses Salman Family and is Removed From Trial

In March 2018, Laura Loomer used press credentials to attend the trial of Noor Salman and harassed Salman's family, resulting in her credentials being revoked and her removal by a U.S. Marshal when she returned the next day.

April 2018: Loomer Disrupts James Comey's Book Event

In April 2018, Laura Loomer disrupted an event promoting James Comey's book *A Higher Loyalty* before being removed from the building by security.

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July 2018: Loomer Misidentifies Arrested Man as "Leftist Antifa Terrorist"

In July 2018, Laura Loomer incorrectly identified a man arrested in South Dakota with bomb-making equipment as a "leftist antifa terrorist." However, his social media activity and his brother indicated he was a conservative who despised liberals and Antifa.

August 2018: Loomer Accosts Omar at Campaign Event

In August 2018, Laura Loomer accosted Ilhan Omar with unsubstantiated allegations at a campaign event.

August 2018: Loomer Disrupts Rashida Tlaib's Campaign Event

In August 2018, Laura Loomer and others disrupted a campaign event by Rashida Tlaib, during which Loomer questioned Tlaib about foreign policy and allegedly had her cellphone "violently grabbed" by Tlaib.

August 2018: Loomer Disrupts Ilhan Omar Event

In August 2018, Laura Loomer disrupted a congressional campaign event for Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar, shouting questions that implied that Tlaib was antisemitic.

September 2018: Loomer Disrupts House Committee Hearing

In September 2018, Laura Loomer interrupted a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, accusing Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey of censoring conservatives and influencing elections. Republican representative Billy Long responded with a mock auction chant until she was escorted out.

October 2018: Loomer Falsely Claims Mail Bombing Attacks Were a "False Flag"

During the October 2018 United States mail bombing attempts, Laura Loomer falsely stated that the bombing attacks were a "false flag" operation orchestrated by Democrats.

October 2018: Loomer Escorted From Andrew Gillum Campaign Event

In October 2018, police escorted Laura Loomer from a campaign event for Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee for governor of Florida.

November 2018: Loomer Banned From Twitter and Protests at Headquarters

In November 2018, Twitter banned Laura Loomer for violating its policies against hateful conduct. Following the ban, she handcuffed herself to Twitter's headquarters in New York for two hours before police cut through the handcuffs at her request.

2018: Loomer Sues CAIR

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

2018: Loomer Sues Social Media Companies

In 2018, after being banned by various social media companies, Laura Loomer, represented by Larry Klayman, sued Twitter, Apple, Facebook, and Google, alleging they collaborated to suppress conservative speech.

January 14, 2019: Protest at Nancy Pelosi's Home

On January 14, 2019, Laura Loomer and several men she claimed were undocumented set up a tent on Nancy Pelosi's lawn in Napa, California, to protest immigration.

January 30, 2019: 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 and released.

February 2019: Loomer Investigates Omar with Wohl and Alexander

In February 2019, Laura Loomer traveled to Minnesota with Jacob Wohl and Ali Alexander to "investigate" whether Ilhan Omar had married her brother for U.S. citizenship, a baseless rumor. No irregularities were found.

February 2019: Loomer Banned From PayPal, GoFundMe, and Venmo

In February 2019, Laura Loomer was banned from PayPal, GoFundMe, and Venmo. She responded by accusing "left wing terrorists and tech tyrants" of trying to shut her down.

February 2019: Loomer Donations Linked to Anti-Muslim Hate Group

In February 2019, Right Wing Watch reported that donations solicited by Laura Loomer were going to the address of the United West, an organization the Southern Poverty Law Center lists as an anti-Muslim hate group. PayPal subsequently banned her.

March 2019: Loomer Ejected from CPAC

In March 2019, Laura Loomer and Jacob Wohl were ejected from the 2019 CPAC after attempting to present evidence from their trip to Minnesota concerning Ilhan Omar.

2019: Loomer's Lawsuit Against Tlaib Fails

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

2019: Loomer Banned From CPAC After Confronting Reporters

In 2019, Laura Loomer was banned from the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) after aggressively confronting reporters, particularly CNN reporter Oliver Darcy, with questions about internet censorship and social media bans.

2019: Loomer's Reaction to Christchurch Mosque Shootings

In 2019, after the Christchurch mosque shootings, Laura Loomer wrote on Telegram: "Nobody cares about Christchurch. I especially don't."

December 2020: Downplaying the severity of COVID-19

In December 2020, Loomer downplayed the severity of COVID-19, expressing hope to contract it to prove it's less severe than food poisoning.

2020: Loomer Loses Appeal in CAIR Lawsuit

In 2020, Laura Loomer lost an appeal of her lawsuit against CAIR, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruling that she offered nothing beyond vague speculation to indicate CAIR-Florida was involved in the alleged conspiracy.

May 2021: Loomer Banned From Clubhouse

In May 2021, Laura Loomer stated that she was banned from the social media app Clubhouse hours after joining.

2021: Loomer Confronts Dorsey at Bitcoin Conference

In 2021, Laura Loomer confronted Jack Dorsey at the Bitcoin 2021 conference, accusing him of censoring people and interfering with elections, leading to her removal from the event.

2021: Loomer Ordered to Reimburse CAIR's Attorney 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 of the United States denied Laura Loomer's petition to hear her case against social media companies, upholding the lower courts' dismissals.

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, receiving 44.2% of the vote. She refused to concede, alleging voter fraud and "big-tech election interference."

2022: Loomer Sues Facebook and Twitter Again

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

2022: Speech at American Renaissance conference

In 2022, Loomer spoke at the annual conference of the white supremacist publication American Renaissance. During this speech, Loomer referred to herself as a "white advocate" and called for a ten-year moratorium on immigration.

2022: Greene Claims Loomer is Mentally Unstable

In 2022, U.S. representative Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed that Laura Loomer is "mentally unstable and a documented liar", despite previously endorsing Loomer in her 2022 Florida midterm race.

October 13, 2023: Loomer Amplifies False 'Day of Jihad' Story

Following the Hamas-led attack on Israel, Laura Loomer amplified a false story claiming that October 13, 2023, was to be a global "day of jihad." This misinformation contributed to a fatal stabbing in Illinois.

June 2024: Racist remarks during Spaces event on X

In June 2024, during a Spaces event on X, Loomer made racist remarks about Fani Willis' event, referencing fried chicken, marijuana, and stereotypes.

July 2024: Loomer Falsely Claims Biden is Dying

In July 2024, Laura Loomer falsely claimed on X that "Joe Biden is dying and final preparations are being made for him."

September 2024: Concerns About Loomer's Influence on Trump

By September 2024, some Trump supporters and others had expressed concerns about Laura Loomer's continuing presence around and influence on Donald Trump.

September 2024: Loomer Promotes Springfield Cat-Eating Hoax

In September 2024, Laura Loomer promoted the Springfield, Ohio, cat-eating hoax, falsely stating that the city is populated by "20,000 cannibalistic Haitians".

October 2024: Loomer Amplifies False Claims Regarding FEMA Aid After Hurricane Helene

In October 2024, following Hurricane Helene, Laura Loomer amplified false claims that FEMA aid was being denied entry into impacted areas in North Carolina. She also urged people on X not to accept help from FEMA.

2024: Loomer Accuses RFK Jr. of Fundraiser Misrepresentation

Days before the 2024 presidential election, Laura Loomer accused Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of misrepresenting a fundraiser for Donald Trump's election campaign, leading to online backlash.

2024: Loomer Eats Dog Food on Rumble

In 2024, Laura Loomer filmed herself eating dog food on her Rumble channel as part of a promotional deal for a pet food brand called Pawsitive.

2024: Loomer's Alleged Influence on Trump's Conspiracy Theories

In 2024, Laura Loomer reportedly influenced Donald Trump to endorse false conspiracy theories, and faced criticism for a racist tweet referencing stereotypes of Indians directed at Kamala Harris.

2024: Loomer Sues Bill Maher and HBO for Defamation

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

March 28, 2025: Firing of Adam Schleifer

On March 28, 2025, Adam Schleifer, an assistant United States attorney in Los Angeles was fired exactly one hour after Loomer called for his removal.

April 2025: Firing of Terry Adirim

In April 2025, Terry Adirim was fired from her role as a senior executive at the Central Intelligence Agency's Center for Global Health Services after being targeted by Laura Loomer.

April 2025: Loomer's Influence on Trump's Firings

In early April 2025, reports emerged that 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.

May 2025: Trump Withdraws Nomination of Janette Nesheiwat

In May 2025, Trump withdrew the nomination of Janette Nesheiwat for Surgeon General of the United States after Laura Loomer criticized Nesheiwat for misrepresenting her medical credentials and for her public support of vaccines.

July 2025: Loomer Takes Credit for Firing of Maurene Comey and April Doss

In July 2025, Laura Loomer publicly took credit for the firing of Maurene Comey from the Department of Justice and April Doss from her role as the general counsel of the National Security Agency.

July 2025: Tweets about immigration detention facility

In July 2025, Loomer praised the opening of Alligator Alcatraz, an immigration detention facility in Florida, suggesting feeding undocumented immigrants to the alligators and referencing the Latino population.

August 2025: Loomer Criticizes Army Post Commemorating Captain Florent Groberg

In August 2025, Laura Loomer criticized the United States Army's X account for commemorating Captain Florent Groberg, a Medal of Honor recipient. Loomer questioned why the Army couldn't find a "Republican and US born soldier," as Groberg is a naturalized citizen. She also complained about Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll promoting "anti-Trump Leftists." These comments drew bipartisan condemnation.

August 2025: Loomer Takes Credit for the Firing of an Iranian-American State Department Official

In August 2025, Laura Loomer took credit for the firing of an Iranian-American State Department press office official on X, calling him a jihadi and a "pro-Iranian regime muslim."

August 2025: State Department Suspends Visas After Loomer's Criticism

In August 2025, following criticism from Laura Loomer, the United States Department of State suspended visitor visas for Palestinians from Gaza who were seeking emergency medical treatment in the U.S. Loomer referred to the visitors as "Islamic Invaders" and demanded their deportation. She subsequently took credit for the State Department's decision after speaking with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

September 2025: Loomer Calls Transgender People a National Security Threat

In September 2025, after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Laura Loomer labeled transgender people as "a national security threat" and advocated for their social ostracization and designation as a terrorist movement, despite the shooter not being transgender.

October 10, 2025: Loomer Falsely Claims Pentagon is Giving Qatar a Military Base

On October 10, 2025, Laura Loomer criticized Donald Trump's administration and falsely claimed that the Pentagon was giving Qatar a military base in the United States. She wrote on X that Republicans were giving terror financing Muslims from Qatar a military base on US soil so they can murder Americans. United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth denied the claim.

November 2025: Loomer Takes Credit for Withdrawing Donald Korb's Nomination

In November 2025, Laura Loomer took credit after President Trump withdrew the nomination of Donald Korb for IRS Commissioner. This came after Loomer criticized Korb for donating to Democrats.

2025: Loomer Attacks Mamdani Over Muslim Beliefs

After Zohran Mamdani won the 2025 New York City Democratic mayoral primary, Laura Loomer attacked Mamdani over his Muslim beliefs, predicting another 9/11 and accusing him of ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.

2025: Appeal Dismissed and Supreme Court Declines Loomer's Further Appeal

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