"Deceived by Russian Propaganda"... Top Trump Influencer Makes a Complete U-Turn

US Commentator Loomer Apologizes for Past Remarks After Meeting Zelensky
45-Minute Interview...First Air Raid Alert Experienced During Visit
Loomer: "Republicans Will Also Realize How Evil Russia Is"

Laura Loomer, a 33-year-old far-right commentator in the United States who had been strongly opposed to U.S. support for Ukraine, has reversed her stance, saying she was deceived by Russian propaganda and now supports Ukraine.

Far-right American influencer Laura Loomer. Photo by AP Yonhap News

On the 27th (local time), Yonhap News, citing the Associated Press, reported, "Loomer apologized for her previously pro-Russian remarks after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine." Loomer is a well-known influencer among the core MAGA (Make America Great Again) supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump. She has labeled herself an 'independent journalist' and criticized support for Ukraine by echoing arguments similar to those of the Russian government.

This interview, which contained statements that completely contradicted her previous views, was recorded in Kyiv on the 23rd and released through the online video platform Rumble on the show 'Loomer Unleashed' on the 24th. The segment runs for 45 minutes. In the interview, Loomer told President Zelensky, "I realized that I had come to believe many things about Ukraine that weren't true due to Russian propaganda," adding, "I used to think this country was full of Nazis."

This represents a dramatic shift in her position. In the past, Loomer had claimed that the Ukrainian military committed war crimes, accused President Zelensky of faking his Jewish faith, and even urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to occupy all of Ukraine. She also contributed columns to the international broadcaster RT, which is financed by the Kremlin.

The turning point for her change of heart is believed to be an air raid she experienced firsthand in Ukraine. During her visit, Loomer wrote on her X account (formerly Twitter), "I experienced my first air raid in Ukraine. The sirens are going off. This is a daily occurrence for Ukrainians." At that time, it was reported that six people were killed in a Russian airstrike on Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. AP Yonhap News

She identified Telegram as the main channel through which she was exposed to Russian propaganda. After being banned from American social media platforms, Loomer began using Telegram, where Russian media content was distributed extensively. Loomer said, "Russia is very adept at exploiting people's anger."

In the United States, reactions have been mixed, with both confusion and skepticism. Loomer stated that she did not care if Republican figures opposed to Ukraine support cut ties with her. She wrote on X, "They too will understand how evil Russia is."

According to CNN, the White House was reportedly unaware in advance of Loomer's trip to Ukraine. However, Loomer told AP that she had a phone call with President Trump immediately after the interview and may meet him in person after returning to the United States.

The Ukrainian side expressed a warm welcome. Tetiana Berezhna, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, stated, "Loomer is a very influential and respected figure in America. We hope that what she witnessed with her own eyes will help spread the truth when she returns, and we believe this visit will have a significant impact on relations with the U.S. government."

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