Maga influencer and de facto national security adviser Laura Loomer holds outsized sway on Trump
Briefly

Maga influencers have transitioned from an America First isolationist stance to openly supporting military action, specifically Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities. This shift reveals that the movement is more about xenophobia and loyalty to Trump rather than a true anti-war position. Laura Loomer, a prominent Maga influencer, has become a significant figure in shaping foreign policy, exerting influence over Trump by encouraging ideological purges of staff within the national security council based on perceived loyalty.
Maga's influencers, once anti-war, now advocate for war in the Middle East, notably supporting Trump's risky decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, indicating a shift from isolationism to a form of xenophobia and loyalty.
Laura Loomer, a key Maga influencer, wields significant influence over Trump’s foreign policy by advocating for loyalty and pushing for purges within the national security staff, demonstrating her power despite lacking an official position.
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