The connection between Laura Loomer and Donald Trump stands out as one of the most bizarre and yet persistent alliances in recent political history. Loomer, notorious for her extremist stunts and far-right views,

Officials in President Donald Trump’s administration are wielding MAGA provocateur Laura Loomer as a weapon to take down their rivals. Since Trump entered office, Loomer’s deeply researched loyalty tests have led her to claim at least 15 “scalps” of administration officials who were fired after her urging.

President Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administration's decision-making. But the list of administration officials who have drawn Loomer's ire and swiftly thereafter gotten the axe from Trump has been growing.