Kamala Harris, Donald Trump back on campaign trail after presidential debate, 9/11 ceremonies

(ASSOCIATED PRESS) Laura Loomer, a right-wing activist who posted last year that 9/11 was an “inside job,” joined Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in New York and Pennsylvania on Wednesday as he commemorated the anniversary of the attacks.

The 31-year-old provocateur and influencer posted photos from ground zero and shared a video of Trump talking with firefighters in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday morning, writing, “They were thrilled to see him.” She also accompanied the former president to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where one of the planes crashed 23 years ago after crew members and passengers fought back against the hijackers.

“HAPPENING NOW: President Trump just visited the Shanksville Fire Department after visiting the memorial site of United Flight 93 and meeting with family members of 9/11 terrorist attack victims in Shanksville, Pennsylvania,” she posted on X on Wednesday afternoon. “NEVER FORGET!”

Loomer said in a text message to The Associated Press that she doesn’t work for the Trump campaign and that she was “invited as a guest.” She did not respond to questions about her past statements about 9/11.

Loomer was also spotted departing Trump’s plane when he landed in Philadelphia for Tuesday’s debate.

Trump has a long history of elevating and associating with people who trade in falsehoods and conspiracy theories, and he regularly amplifies posts on his social media site shared by those like Loomer, who promote QAnon, an apocalyptic and convoluted conspiracy theory centered on the belief that Trump is fighting the “deep state.” During the debate, Trump pushed baseless claims about migrants stealing and eating cats and dogs and later defended his comments by saying he was repeating things he’d seen on TV.

She frequently makes anti-Islam and anti-immigrant posts on social media and has been targeting Trump’s Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, with vile racist and sexist attacks. Last year, she shared a video on X that said “9/11 was an Inside Job!” and claimed it was somehow related to then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s announcing $2.3 trillion in “lost” government funds on Sept. 10, 2001.

The post misrepresented Rumsfeld’s remarks, which were about a challenge in tracking funds due to outdated technology. The day before 9/11 was not the first time the problem had been discussed.

The conspiracy theory that U.S. officials are hiding information about the Sept. 11 attacks or were somehow involved in the planning has taken hold among a segment of determined “truthers,” but many of their most prevalent claims have fallen apart upon further scrutiny.

Loomer’s stepped-up presence in Trump’s entourage comes as he has made a number of staff changes in recent weeks, including bringing back veterans of his 2016 and 2020 campaigns, like former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski. Lewandowski was known for the mantra “Let Trump be Trump.”

[busterhyman]

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[ocmonman]

The republicans needs more poll watchers so that the democrats don’t stop the counting. Like what happened in the last election for the first time in history.

[professorchaos]

She just lost Ohio and Pennsylvania after that last debate.

[SavannahJudd-mn]

Why is always gackling, hoping she has people right where she wants, Well don't cry after, You knew she was a snake when you vote for her, she wont be able to. stop laughing!

[iuyhibl]

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[dukep]

Worst person in history to run in politics.

[jgatkinson]

I watched about 35 minutes of the debate and when I found out that she did not have a plan I couldn’t believe it without a plan. There’s no purpose for debate after 35 minutes. I turned it off.

[melissatopham]

President Biden and Kamala Harris being met with silence when they enter a room full of firefighters, Donald Trump walked in behind them and was met with a standing ovation.

[jamesmurphy]

She's back on the lying through her teeth campion!

[charlescanipe]

You should see all the Buses lined up nd Hundreds of paid people getting off them Buses tax payers money going to. Waste again

[mymichel]

10 trillion dollars cash advance will not make her real will not make her competent will not make her honest and will not give her an iota of charisma. NO WAY.

[askquestions]

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[lyrfcbj]

She does not speak for all women! Including me. Trump 2025 all the way

[johnzawatwicz]

She should be at the White House doing her job the taxpayers are not paying her to campaign

[cowboyjesusN]

Three more charges dropped. More to be dismissed. Pound Dirt. Loving it.

[phillipwood]

Someone could eat a cat right in front of these people and they would still say according to officials no cats have been ate

[SomaticDust]

Imagine voting for more of the last 3 1/2 years 😂

[sundager]

Both have been in office, and only one of them has done a good job and it sure notnot Kamala Harris

[donaldcassity]

On Tuesday night Kamala lied her A S S off!

[gtgodbear]

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