"The far right-wing activist will make up part of a newly forming press corps that agreed to report under terms set by Defense Secretary and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth that prompted mainstream journalists to forfeit their credentials last month. Loomer, 32, will be seated alongside right-wing organizations like One America News when reporting on the Department of Defense under restrictions limiting reporters access to solicit information government officials haven't made available."
"Loomer makes no secret of her allegiance to President Trump. "I don't really have much of a life, you know?" Loomer told the Washington Post in May 2024 before Trump was re-elected. "So I'm happy to dedicate all my time to helping Trump, because if Trump doesn't get back in, I don't have anything." Loomer's fealty to the president doesn't always translate to support of the Defense Department. She's been critical of officials whom she doesn't feel share her devotion to Trump."
Laura Loomer has been credentialed to cover the Pentagon as part of a new press corps that agreed to report under terms set by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, prompting mainstream journalists to forfeit their credentials. Loomer will be seated alongside right-wing organizations such as One America News and will face restrictions limiting reporters' ability to solicit information officials have not made available. Loomer openly aligns with Donald Trump, dedicates time to his cause, and has criticized defense officials she views as insufficiently loyal. Loomer has promoted conspiracy theories including 9/11 being an inside job and allegations about migrants eating pets; Trump repeated one such claim during a 2024 debate.
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