Undercurrents Have White House officials HAD IT with Laura Loomer?
Aug 22, 2025
Investigative reporter Gabe Kaminsky delves into the controversial influence of Laura Loomer, a right-wing activist with direct access to Trump, leading to notable firings in the National Security Council. He reveals allegations that she might be acting as a paid 'shadow lobbyist' for industries like Big Pharma. The conversation highlights Loomer’s unique role as a conservative gatekeeper and explores the evolving landscape of lobbying in Trump's administration, shedding light on the implications of her actions and connections.
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Loomer's Direct Influence On Personnel
- Laura Loomer has become an outside enforcer who leverages a personal relationship with Donald Trump to push for firings and policy influence.
- Her direct access to Trump led to swift personnel changes at the National Security Council after she raised loyalty concerns.
From Project Veritas To Oval Office
- Gabe Kaminsky describes Loomer's background at Project Veritas and how she cultivated a personal relationship with Trump over a decade.
- Loomer met Trump in the Oval Office and soon after deputies under National Security Advisor Mike Waltz were fired, then Waltz himself was removed.
The Vinay Prasad Back-and-Forth
- Loomer targeted Vinay Prasad by resurfacing past comments and calling him a "progressive leftist saboteur," coinciding with pharma industry pressure.
- Prasad resigned from the FDA amid media and industry attacks but returned two weeks later after internal pressure from RFK Jr. and FDA leadership.