Far-right social media figure Laura Loomer, known for pushing conspiracy theories and making racist remarks, accompanied former President Donald Trump to several events this week. While Trump called her a 'supporter' and 'free spirit,' Republican Senator Thom Tillis denounced Loomer as a 'crazy conspiracy theorist' harming Trump's campaign.
Laura Loomer arrives with Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at Philadelphia International Airport, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia, for the presidential debate.
"Laura is a supporter. I don't control Laura. Laura has to say what she wants. She's a, she's a free spirit," said Trump, who claimed not to know about her controversial comments, but also said she had "strong opinions," and he'd review them as well as release a statement. On Tuesday, Loomer was seen boarding Trump's plane to Philadelphia ahead of the ABC News presidential debate, along with top campaign advisers. Loomer, who has espoused 9/11 conspiracy theories, also accompanied Trump on Wednesday to New York City and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to commemorate the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks -- an event that even on Friday she continued to spread false information about.
Last year, Loomer on social media called 9/11 an "Inside Job," implying then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld had played a role in the attacks. While Loomer traveled with Trump Wednesday, sheLoomer has frequently spread misinformation. In July, she falsely claimed in a social media post that President Joe Biden had a medical emergency after landing at Joint Base Andrews -- a claim for which there was no evidence.
Laura Loomer, at left, takes a photo as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump visits the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Company in Shanksville, Pa., Sept. 11, 2024.On his way to Philadelphia on Tuesday, Trump began sharing some of those AI-generated memes, and on the debate stage later that night, Trump repeated those baseless claims, despite local officials dismissing them.
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