After the killing of a leading Minnesota politician, Laura Loomer pushed baseless claims
Trump ally Laura Loomer joined other right-wing influencers in spreading baseless speculation about the suspect charged with the murder of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and the attempted murder of Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
Loomer attempted to tie the alleged shooter to the anti-Trump “No Kings” protests that took place the same weekend and baselessly suggested he was a “friend” and “ally” of Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, even though the suspect targeted Democratic lawmakers.
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