Second Trump administration will be filled with the ‘Laura Loomers of the world,’ former aide claims

A former Donald Trump aide warned that the Republican presidential nominee’s staff would be full of “Laura Loomers of the world” if he is re-elected president in November.

Loomer, 31, the conservative conspiracy theorist who once described herself as a “proud Islamophobe,” has been placed under the microscope in recent weeks for her presence and perceived close relationship with the 78-year-old former president.

Now, Trump’s former deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews weighed in on the Republican presidential nominee’s connection to the MAGA stalwart, and what role she might play in a second administration.

“I would imagine maybe she wants to be White House press secretary,” Matthews said on MSNBC’sInside with Jen Psaki on Sunday. “And that is what is most concerning to me, because I’ve talked about this threat of, ‘Who will be staffing a second administration?’”

The former Trump spokesperson argued “it’s terrifying” that Trump could place someone like Loomer in government if he is to serve a second term as president, warning that his staff would consist of “yes men and women.”

“I like to think that during the first administration, you had people of good character who wanted to staff him and would push back on him,” Matthews continued.

“But in a second administration, you’re going to get the Laura Loomers of the world who are in his ear, who are the ones helping run the country.”

Despite not having an official role in Trump’s campaign, Loomer strode proudly down the steps of Trump Force One ahead of his primetime presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris last week, while the former first lady Melania Trump was notably absent.

She has faced backlash from senior Republicans — including Trump’s running