- Laura Loomer admitted being 'bamboozled by Russian propaganda' and expressed her support for Ukraine during a recent interview with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- This admission marks a stunning reversal by Loomer, who has been one of Trump's most loyal allies.
- During her visit to Ukraine, Loomer acknowledged that she had spread falsehoods about the war and expressed regret for amplifying narratives that benefited Russia.
- Loomer also distanced herself from past accusations against Zelensky, praising Ukraine's new law criminalizing antisemitism.
- Zelensky's office stated that it is important for Loomer to see the situation in Ukraine with her own eyes.
- Loomer has previously held a pro-Russian perspective and accused Ukrainian soldiers of committing war crimes.
- Her recent change in stance coincides with a shift in Trump's views on Ukraine, including support for licensing Patriot missile technology to Ukraine.
Laura Loomer, once a vocal critic of Ukraine, has undergone a remarkable transformation after visiting the war-torn country.1
In a candid interview with President Volodymyr Zelensky, she admitted, "I was bamboozled by Russian propaganda" and expressed regret for her past statements.
Loomer acknowledged that she had spread falsehoods about the war, stating, "There are people in Ukraine who have to run to a bomb shelter every day", and recognized the impact of Russian narratives on her views.3
During her visit, she experienced an air raid and reflected on her previous dismissive attitude towards Ukraine, saying, "I felt that I had been an asshole for minimizing the struggle of Ukrainians for the last 5 years".
Zelensky's office welcomed Loomer's change of heart, emphasizing the importance of her seeing the situation firsthand.5
Loomer's shift aligns with a broader change in sentiment among some U.S. political figures, including Donald Trump, who recently announced support for Ukraine's defense capabilities.
This newfound support from Loomer, who has a significant following, could influence perceptions of Ukraine among her audience, as she now distances herself from her previous pro-Russian stance.
“During her visit to Kyiv, Loomer secured a commitment from Zelensky to sign a peace deal at the White House or Trump's estate, while Trump later shared her interview clip on Truth Social, calling it 'Very good!!!' Two senior administration officials told CNN the White House was unaware of Loomer's trip, and Zelensky is set to meet Trump at the White House on Tuesday.”
The Guardian
