Trump Ally Laura Loomer's Controversial Claims About Muslims in Politics: Clash with Journalist Mehdi Hasan

Oct 26, 2025 07:36 pm CST

Far-right activist Laura Loomer sparked controversy in a heated exchange with journalist Mehdi Hasan over US Vice President JD Vance's comments about NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Loomer claimed MAGA would never support a Muslim in the White House, distinguishing between Vance's Hindu wife and Muslims, while emphasizing "Our problem isn't with brown people. It's with Islam." The dispute highlights ongoing religious and racial tensions in American politics.