‘Fire them’: Laura Loomer’s White House influence hits new peak as conspiracy theorist gets private JD Vance meeting

Laura Loomer, a right-wing activist and self-described “pro-white nationalism” supporter, continues to gain unprecedented access to high-level White House meetings, most recently sitting down with Vice President JD Vance in a private discussion at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

The meeting, first reported by CNN and later confirmed by NBC News through two sources familiar with the matter, was acknowledged by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt during a briefing, though specific details of the discussion were not disclosed.

According to MSNBC, in early April, Loomer’s influence became particularly evident during a dramatic Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump. Sitting across from the president with a stack of papers, she presented accusations about “disloyal” National Security Council members. “Fire them,” Trump instructed then-national security adviser Michael Waltz, who had arrived late to witness Loomer criticizing his staff.

Growing influence raises concerns about fringe elements in mainstream politics

Loomer, a failed Republican congressional candidate, has established herself as a controversial figure in political circles, known for promoting conspiracy theories, including claims that deadly school shootings were staged and that the September 11 attacks were “an inside job.”

Her recent track record of influence includes reportedly playing a role in derailing Dr. Janette Nesheiwat’s surgeon general nomination and contributing to Michael Waltz’s removal from his national security adviser position. She was also allegedly involved in the dismissal of a U.S. attorney in California.

The situation marks a significant departure from Trump’s first term, when White House officials actively worked to keep fringe voices away from the president. According to The New York Times, these officials spent considerable time “blocking off people they described as ‘the crazies.'” The current administration appears to have taken a different approach to such gatekeeping.

Most notably, Loomer’s involvement in the April shake-up of the National Security Council and the National Security Agency’s leadership showcases her growing influence. The president’s decision to remove several members of these crucial security bodies came directly after his meeting with Loomer, who later claimed credit for these personnel changes.

The continued access granted to Loomer represents a significant shift in White House operations, effectively blurring the traditional boundaries between mainstream political discourse and fringe elements. This development has drawn attention from political observers who note that while both major political parties have their extreme elements, only one is currently offering such direct access and influence to figures previously considered outside the mainstream.