Laura Loomer meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine after major reversal on the war
Loomer said Russian propaganda shaped her earlier views after she visited war-damaged sites and met with Zelenskyy.
- On Thursday, July 23, 2026, right-wing influencer Laura Loomer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv after reversing her long-held pro-Kremlin stance on the war.
- Loomer, who commands nearly 2 million social media followers, acknowledged she was "propagandized by Russian media" after experiencing an air raid while visiting the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
- Touring the Dormition Cathedral with Ukrainian officials, Loomer viewed damage from a June Russian strike that destroyed more than 80% of the roof, part of nearly 2,000 heritage sites Ukraine has documented since 2022.
- Criticizing Republican peers as "ignorant" on Wednesday, Loomer revealed deep-seated friction within conservative circles as she sparred with far-right figures continuing to echo Kremlin narratives.
- While remaining a dedicated ally of President Donald Trump, Loomer's 180-degree ideological flip on Ukraine signals potential pressure on other influencers to re-evaluate their positions on foreign interference.
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activist Laura Loomer released a friendly 45-minute interview with Zelensky recorded in Kyiv where she expressed regrets for amplifying narratives that benefited Russia, and acknowledged she spread falsehoods about the war.
Loomer, who had a strong influence on Trump, presented Ukraine as a country dominated by Nazis. He now admits to having fallen into pro-Russian propaganda. More information: The MAGA movement urges Trump to declare a national emergency to extend his powers over the elections
WASHINGTON. The winds are starting to blow Ukraine's way. On the battlefield, in the US Senate – and now online. Controversial right-wing influencer Laura Loomer has gone from spreading Russian propaganda to supporting Zelensky. It's a shift that's being felt in the Oval Office.
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