Laura Loomer reverses stance on Russia’s war after visiting Ukraine
A prominent US commentator has changed her position on Russia's invasion after touring Ukraine to see the damage firsthand.
Laura Loomer, a close ally of US President Donald Trump known for spreading conspiracy theories online, has reversed her longtime criticism of Ukraine. During a visit to Ukraine to witness the damage caused by Russia's yearslong war, she acknowledged falling for falsehoods and is now urging fellow conservatives to be wary of Moscow's propaganda.
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Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Laura Loomer became infamous for spreading conspiracy theories online. Now, as she travels across Ukraine to see the damage inflicted by Russia in its yearslong war, she wants to admit that she fell for some falsehoods…
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Ukraine critic Laura Loomer visits and changes her tune on Russia’s war
A close ally of US President Donald Trump, Loomer has completely reversed her longtime criticism of Ukraine and was urging fellow conservatives to be wary of Moscow's propaganda