The Playbook Podcast August 13, 2025: Laura Loomer's latest target
Aug 13, 2025
Laura Loomer intensifies her attacks on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his aide, claiming disloyalty within Trump's ranks. The hosts dissect Loomer's concerns about Kennedy's 2028 presidential ambitions and how this might affect international relations, particularly with Putin. The nomination of E.J. Antony for the Bureau of Labor Statistics raises questions about economic data trustworthiness. Plus, insights into Trump's upcoming visit to the Kennedy Center and his remarks about transforming the venue add a cultural twist to the discussion.
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Loomer's New Targets
- Laura Loomer is targeting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and aide Stephanie Spear for perceived disloyalty to MAGA.
- Loomer believes staffing and ideological differences, especially on climate, make Spear vulnerable to attack.
Loyalty Trumps Ideology Inside The West Wing
- The White House tolerates ideological diversity in exchange for electoral coalitions and loyalty to Trump.
- Dasha Burns notes staffers play to an audience of one: President Trump, where loyalty matters most.
2028 Ambitions Loom Large
- Loomer fears Stephanie Spear may be positioning RFK Jr. for a 2028 presidential bid.
- White House and HHS officials did not raise alarms, reflecting acceptance of multiple 2028 ambitions in the orbit.