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Laura LoomerA right-wing political influencer known for her Islamophobic positions and fierce online attacks on people she deems insufficiently loyal to President Donald Trump has reportedly been authorized to cover the Pentagon.
Loomer’s alleged access to the Defense Department was first reported. Washington PostThe Pentagon press corps includes almost all mainstream news organizations. their badges were changed Instead of agreeing to one last month Restrictive new Trump administration policy To cover the army.
Independent The Pentagon and Loomer have been contacted for comment.
The new media policy bans journalists from seeking any information from military officials without prior permission from the Pentagon, and Almost every American news organization — including Trump-friendly networks like Fox News and Newsmax — have rejected it.
Pentagon Press Association Called the policy an “unprecedented message of intimidation.” This states that “speaking without express permission is criminal.”
LoomerA podcast host and political consultant, he has become a prominent figure on the right through a combination of viral stunts, Islamophobic comments, and online “investigation” campaigns against proposed and current Trump administration officials.
Florida-based commentators, who have met the President several times since he took office, claim that his advocacy helped lead to the dismissal of several top officials, including the removal of the National Security Agency chief. General Timothy Haw And National Security Advisor Mike Waltz,
Loomer also took credit for influencing the US decision in August Stop humanitarian visas for Palestinians Is seeking emergency humanitarian permission to receive medical care in the US
His attacks have included blatantly trashing the Defense Department, which he is reportedly now tasked with covering up.
Last month, Loomer claimed she would not vote in 2026 in protest of the partnership between US and Qatari forces at the Idaho airport.
“I did not vote for the Islamization of our country. If the GOP is going to allow it.” Muslims To build military bases on US soil when they know that Qatar is funding Hamas and Muslim BrotherhoodSo voting in 2026 is a waste of time,” Loomer wrote online.
Loomer’s outspoken criticisms online and advocacy inside the White House have reportedly angered some inside the Trump camp.
An unnamed White House source said, “Trump likes Laura and obviously has some influence, but she risks underestimating her influence and blowing herself up if she’s not more careful.” told wired,
The Pentagon press badge would be a coup for Loomer, who was previously more well-known for media platforms after she was removed for conduct including hateful comments.
He was removed from Twitter in 2018 and Facebook in 2019 and from the US Supreme Court last month refused to pursue his legal endeavors To sue the social media platform.
Loomer has work outside of her media Ran unsuccessfully for Congress twice,