Laura Loomer performs a dramatic reversal on Ukraine support during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Laura Loomer, a prominent far-right activist and close ally of President Trump, underwent a significant shift in perspective regarding the war in Ukraine during a recent visit to Kyiv. After years of repeating Russian propaganda and labeling the nation a country of "Nazi apologists," Loomer interviewed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for her social media show, acknowledging that her previous skepticism was not always "nice." During the meeting, Zelenskyy noted that his relationship with President Trump has improved significantly following a brief conversation at the Vatican. The administration announced it is poised to help end the "senseless war," though no quick path to a deal currently exists. Loomer also visited the Dormition Cathedral of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, where she criticized Vladimir Putin for claiming to protect Christianity while drone-striking the monastery. President Trump praised the interview on social media, labeling it "Very good!!!" The meeting signals a potential shift in rhetoric within the MAGA movement, which has historically been divided on the level of U.S. military aid provided to Kyiv.
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