Controversial influencer Laura Loomer has furiously denied rumors that she is having an affair with Donald Trump. On her recent podcast, the 31-year-old MAGA activist said the accusations were “malicious” and “disrespectful of Donald and Melania Trump.” Loomer further stated that she would not be subjected to a “media conspiracy” if she was left-wing, adding that Democrats would be “up in arms.”
After complaining that attacks on her would be considered “misogynistic” if she were a Democrat, she accused Vice President Kamala Harris of advancing her career through a relationship she had many years ago with then-Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.
Some Republicans have warned the former President to keep his distance from Loomer, including Georgia firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene, who describes Ms. Loomer as “mentally unstable.” The two women engaged in a furious online row after the influencer said the White House would smell of curry if Harris wins the election in November. Taylor Greene called the remarks “appalling” and “extremely racist,” prompting a backlash from Loomer, who accused the Congresswoman of jealousy and of cheating on her husband.
The criticisms of Trump’s relationship with Loomer increased when she accompanied him to a 9/11 memorial event in New York, despite her previous insistence that the worst terror attack in US history was an “inside job.” Mr. Trump dismissed concerns, saying Loomer is a “free spirit.” He said he is not aware of, and does not control, Loomer’s social media output.
Nevertheless, Trump allies are warning the former President that racist remarks such as those directed at Kamala Harris could cost him votes in crucial states, including North Carolina and Georgia. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a number of Republicans stated that Loomer must apologize for her comments – something she has repeatedly refused to do.
The Georgia Chapter of the American Hindu Coalition, which describes itself as non-partisan, posted a tweet saying “recent statements that attempt to divide our community along racial or ethnic lines” are “completely unacceptable” and contradict the vision of America that the group is committed to. People of Indian background make up around 1.5% of Georgia’s population and 1.1% of North Carolina.
