Maggie Haberman Explains Why Donald Trump Is Keeping Laura Loomer Close

Former president and current GOP nominee Donald Trump has been hanging out with far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer because of her unswerving devotion to the former president, Maggie Haberman suggested.

Trump faced backlash last week after Loomer joined him for 9/11 commemorations and was part of his entourage at the presidential debate. Trump defended her presence, noting she isn’t employed by his campaign but is a staunch supporter.

“That is the point, right?” Haberman told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, noting how Trump’s campaign last year rescinded a job offer to Loomer because of her past offensive comments.

“However, she’s around him not infrequently. He clearly likes her. He clearly wants to see what she will say,” Haberman continued. “Donald Trump, as some of the people have known him the longest, likes people who will do anything for him and that is something Laura Loomer will do.”

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