‘Disturbing’: Lindsey Graham Says Trump Shouldn’t Pal Around With 9/11 Conspiracy Theorist

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is urging Donald Trump to stay away from far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who was spotted traveling with the former president on his plane on Wednesday. “We have policy disagreements but the history of this person is just really toxic,” Graham told HuffPost on Thursday. “I mean, she actually called for Kellyanne Conway’s daughter to hang herself. I don’t think it’s helpful at all.” Advertisement Earlier this week, Loomer wrote on social media that the White House will “smell like curry” if Vice President Kamala Harris, who is South Asian, wins the presidential election, earning a strong rebuke from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). She has also called the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks an “inside job” and is known for her virulent anti-Muslim rhetoric. Graham, a top Trump ally who often speaks with the GOP presidential nominee, said the former president wasn’t doing himself any favors spending time with Loomer. I don’t say that a lot,” Graham said. “I think what [Loomer] said about Kamala Harris and the White House is abhorrent, but it’s deeper than that,” he added. “I mean, you know, some of the things she’s said about Republicans and others is disturbing. Yeah, no, I think that the president would serve himself well to make sure this doesn’t become a bigger story.” Advertisement In a statement to The Associated Press, Loomer said she doesn’t work for the Trump campaign and that she was “invited as a guest” to travel with the former president. She also shot back at Graham in a post on X, formerly Twitter, saying the South Carolina Republican has “never been loyal” to Trump. “He got booed in his own state at a TRUMP RALLY and was booed off stage because he is DISLOYAL to Trump and the American people,” Loomer wrote, referring to a campaign event in February. It does not represent who we are as Republicans or MAGA,” Greene said. This type of behavior should not be tolerated ever.” House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) called Trump’s association with Loomer shocking, irresponsible and offensive. Advertisement “The fact that on Sept. 11, this sacred day, he would bring a 9/11 conspiracy theorist to participate in events during this solemn commemoration should shock the conscience of all decent Americans,” Jeffries said at a press conference Thursday. Rep. Jim Jordan (Ohio), a senior House Republican and top Trump ally, said the November election will be about the records of the Trump and Biden administrations. Support Free Journalism Consider supporting HuffPost starting at $2 to help us provide free, quality journalism that puts people first. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone. The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone. The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. “You guys can ask questions about all kinds of other people who may hang out with the president or may not hang out with the president, things they’ve said. That’s not what this election is about,” Jordan told HuffPost. “I don’t know much about that relationship, but I’ve been very disturbed by many of her comments,” she said in an interview. – This Summarize was created by Neural News AI (V1). Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/laura-loomer-trump-graham_n_66e32519e4b0056e82917b22