Vance: Laura Loomer Not Part of Trump Campaign

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) answered a looming question Sunday about far-right media activist Laura Loomer’s role in the Trump campaign. The answer? She does not have one. “Look, Laura Loomer is not affiliated with the Trump…

Sandra RhodesSep 16, 20242 min read

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’s running mate said. “I think what Laura said about

Kamala Harris

is not what we should be focused on. We should be focused on the policy and on the issues.”

“So yeah, do I agree with what Laura Loomer said about Kamala Harris? No, I don’t. I also don’t think that this is actually an issue of national import. Is Laura Loomer running for president? No. Kamala Harris is running for president,” Vance said. “And whether you’re eating curry at your dinner table or fried chicken, things have gotten more expensive thanks to her policies. Let’s talk about the person running for President of the United States, not a social media personality who supports Donald Trump.”

Trump described Loomer as a “private citizen and a longtime supporter,” The Hill reported.

Trump said, “Laura’s been a supporter of mine. She speaks positively of the campaign. Laura is a supporter. I don’t control Laura; she’s a free spirit.”

Loomer is known for spreading conspiracy theories and using racist rhetoric.

Multiple sources have said she does not have an official role in Trump’s campaign. However, Trump supporters, including Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), are critical of Trump’s association with Loomer.