Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and social media personality, is getting very close to Donald Trump. This worries Republicans because they think his campaign is moving towards extreme politics.
During a debate with Kamala Harris, Trump got off track and talked about conspiracy theories instead of staying focused on the important issues. Some Republicans are afraid that Loomer is influencing Trump in a bad way at this critical time.
Loomer was with Trump before the debate and at events commemorating the September 11 attacks. She has spread conspiracy theories about 9/11 and made hurtful comments about immigrants.
Some Republicans are concerned that Trump is not focusing on important topics like inflation and national security because he is listening to people like Loomer. They think he should surround himself with people who support his message instead of those who distract him.
Loomer’s connection to Trump has upset some of his allies in Congress. They worry that her extreme views could drive away moderate voters who are important in swing states.
Despite the criticism, Trump is not distancing himself from Loomer. He describes her as a supporter with strong opinions and says that many people ride on his plane.
Some Republican strategists think that Trump didn’t prepare well for the debate with Harris because he listened to controversial people like Loomer instead of more traditional conservatives. They think this is hurting his campaign.
Overall, Trump’s campaign seems to be struggling, especially since Harris joined the Democratic ticket. Some Republicans are worried that Trump is not running a disciplined campaign that appeals to all voters.
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