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Laura Loomer's Contentions Highlight Divisions Within the MAGA Movement

Laura Loomer’s recent criticisms of prominent political figures and policy decisions reveal growing tensions within the MAGA camp, posing challenges for former President Trump’s influence and agenda.

Eleanor Vance
Published • Updated June 15, 2025 • 3 MIN READ
Laura Loomer's Contentions Highlight Divisions Within the MAGA Movement

Laura Loomer has publicly expressed dissatisfaction on multiple fronts within the political arena.

Her discontent includes Robert F. Kennedy Jr., partly due to his support for Dr. Casey Means as the prospective surgeon general—a figure Loomer has controversially accused of practicing witchcraft, a claim she asserts literally rather than figuratively.

Loomer has also criticized Pam Bondi during an episode of her podcast, “Loomer Unleashed,” branding Bondi as deceitful and accusing her of prioritizing television appearances on Fox News over her official duties. This critique appears more theatrical than substantive, given the nature of political media engagement.

She has voiced opposition to House Republicans’ consideration of significant Medicaid cuts, viewing such moves as politically damaging. Additionally, Loomer condemned the acceptance of a $400 million payment from Qatar, describing it as an unacceptable “gift” from what she termed “jihadists in suits,” warning it could stain reputations.

Despite these grievances, Loomer continues to profess strong support for former President Donald Trump. However, her ongoing disputes and internal conflicts within the MAGA movement underscore complexities that could hinder Trump's political prospects.

Loomer exemplifies the risks in Trump’s approach to alliances—favoring provocative figures who energize supporters over those with collaborative or policy-driven qualities. While this strategy may succeed in rallying a base, it complicates efforts to govern effectively and risks turning political discourse into spectacle.

Eleanor Vance
Eleanor Vance

A seasoned journalist with 15 years of experience, Eleanor focuses on the intricate connections between national policy decisions and their economic consequences.

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