Analysts discuss how right-wing activist Laura Loomer gained influence over Trump

Far-right activist Laura Loomer, who has peddled conspiracy theories and who has a history of making controversial remarks, has been seen with former President Donald Trump while other members of the GOP are choosing to distance themselves from her. Watch CNN's coverage to learn more:

00:00 - 4:53 As right-wing activist Laura Loomer has emerged as a member of former President Donald Trump's inner circle, CNN's Elle Reeve looks back on Loomer's history of controversy.

4:54 - 11:34 CNN’s Manu Raja details what Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) told him about Loomer. Author Jesselyn Cook also weighs in.

11:35 - 18:27 CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter walks through multiple social media posts by Laura Loomer. CNN political commentator Alyssa Farah Griffin and former Biden official Meghan Hays discuss the impact Loomer could have on Trump.

18:28 - 23:29 CNN’s Pamela Brown asks Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) on whether Trump should be surrounding himself with ‘right-wing firebrands.’ Then, a panel of experts react to the interview.

[TheHighlanderprime]

Marjorie Taylor Greene taking a moral stand against someone just like her. I think it’s just jealousy.

[JaniceTaylor-ki]

Laura Loomer is poison & very toxic, but MTG is pissed because Loomer has taken the spotlight away from her.
They're as bad as each other 😑😑

[wesleywashington]

Loomer's closeness to Trump can easily be explained. He's attracted to her physically and amused and inspired by her lack of character and constant praise. She provides emotional support Melania doesn't and he can be intimate with her because she feeds his fragile ego. She provides everything Melania doesn't. That's it in a nutshell.

[jeepguy]

MAGA is eating itself alive and I went and got a Costco sized bucket of popcorn 🍿 and I can’t stop watching these weirdos turn on each other!!! AMAZING 🤩

[ChrisRosstheelectriccellist]

MTG calling out Loomer for being racist is like Jeffrey Dalmer telling HANNIBAL LECTOR " dude don't act crazy 😊

[shigshug]

Laura Loomer is crazier than Marjorie Taylor Greene, and that's saying a lot....

[maskoblackfyre]

Imagine how crazy you have to be for Marjorie Taylor Greene to say you went to far
That's like Snoop saying you smoke too much weed

[johnm]

Don't make excuses for Trump by blaming Laura Loomer. Trump has been showing us who he is for a decade now.

[Kelprop]

It's Trump. He surrounds himself with whoever will say the things he wants, and do what he wants

[markantrobus]

I met many Haitians in New York City. Nice people. Gentle souls and with strong families. Suffering from wicked politicians and a history of national harassment by France and USA.

[darrenwilliams]

Marjorie Tyler green has a nerve to tell somebody they're too extreme lol Trump is an embarrassing person.

[NowDropRecover]

And now, reports have come out that Springfield is getting bomb threats. This is beyond shameful.
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[niclewis]

Trumps too easily manipulated and influenced to be President. As for the two crazy ladies fighting it out for his favor, they're both nuts. Vote 🇺🇲🗳️🇺🇲

[michelebella]

See that's the thing: Laura Loomer DOES represent the MAGA movement. Fear, hatred, bigotry. That's everything they're about. If Trump is accepting her conspiracy theories as fact, than that is what he wants the party to believe.

[meemeepalmer]

How dare he take Laura Loomer with him to commemorate 9/11 ?!!! 🤔🤨

[ttburn]

Why does every "Trump Adviser" look like the villain from a C-movie?

[Spielzeit]

Loomer and Trump are definitely doing more than sleepovers.

[myname]

It’s just like Kamala said during the debate Trump likes people that flatter him and kiss his ass and he’s easily manipulated with flattery. It doesn’t matter what the person says or that they lie it’s all about how they make Trump feel.

[albertbrammer]

She stroked his ego.
Total narcassist.
Feed his ego and he loves it.

[evanhughes]

Why hasn't Kamala Harris weighed in on Laura Loomer? Never interrupt your enemy when they're making a mistake.