Right wing activist Laura Loomer became notable in conservative circles after declaring herself a journalist and falsely reporting conspiracy theories as fact.
She's celebrated the deaths of undocumented migrants, and called Islam a "cancer on society" and said that it infects countries "like AIDS."
Her Islamophobic extremism and hatred for immigrants got her banned from Twitter (and Facebook, PayPal, Uber, Lyft and Youtube), but Loomer still enjoys a large following on the social media outlet Parler, which claims to be a safe haven for conservatives in the face of so-called suppression by mainstream social media outlets.
Earlier this year, Loomer won the Republican primary to represent Florida's 21st Congressional District, complete with congratulations from outgoing President Donald Trump. She went on to lose her election by 20 points.
Predictably, Loomer wholeheartedly supports Trump's denial of reality and refusal to concede the 2020 election to President-elect Joe Biden, who defeated Trump and earned 306 electoral votes.
Trump's efforts to overturn the election—including dozens of lawsuits, pressure on GOP state legislatures, and massive disinformaton—have all failed.
On Parler, Loomer urged Trump to double down on his delusion by refusing to leave the White House on Inauguration Day, January 20th.
Failed GOP candidate Laura Loomer wants Trump to "physically refuse to leave" the White House. pic.twitter.com/2leK6z7yYW
— Zachary Petrizzo (@ZTPetrizzo) December 16, 2020
A physical refusal to vacate the White House would be unprecedented for an American President—but even Trump's critics hope he follows her advice.
But for very different reasons.
I would find this amusing https://t.co/6pUFjhLBtH
— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) December 16, 2020
I really DO hope Spanky makes them physically drag his traitorous ass out of the White House.
I'll drive down for a front row seat.https://t.co/pdayrYHqsa https://t.co/letVYhKX7x pic.twitter.com/vqCfnduLIf
— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) December 16, 2020
OMG me too!
I VOTE FOR THIS!@realDonaldTrump DO THIS!
I mean, it won't make up for killing 300K Americans, but the comedic relief of watching the military drag your ass out kicking and screaming on MSM on loop would no doubt be therapeutic! https://t.co/X196Y20Gn6
— @realitycheck101 (@realityCheck101) December 16, 2020
I want to see #PsychoTrump dragged out by the heels, screaming and crying so bad, I'm willing to force myself to agree with looney Laura Loomer https://t.co/ghYOwhd1EP
— Winston1984 - Antifa Human Resources (@Winston19848) December 16, 2020
Would pay to watch. https://t.co/p1VroqQldM
— Elizabeth C. McLaughlin, Esq. (@ECMcLaughlin) December 16, 2020
Stick this on pay per view and you could pay off the US National debt https://t.co/a72SmyEqdr
— . (@twlldun) December 16, 2020
Though Trump has remained steadfast in his refusal to acknowledge the results, few expect this obstinance to culminate in his physical removal from the White House, but as the Trump era comes to its final weeks, no development can be completely ruled out.
The Biden campaign hasn't dismissed the prospect of physical removal, telling reporters last month of Trump's refusal to concede:
"[T]he American people will decide this election. And the United States government is perfectly capable of escorting trespassers out of the White House."
In 2018, Loomer handcuffed herself to the headquarters of Twitter in a bizarre protest of her removal from the platform.
Some said this made her more than qualified to advise Trump on similar futile efforts.
Laura Loomer handcuffed herself to Twitter headquarters to protest being banned from Twitter.
So, she is no stranger to futile refusals to leave a premises. https://t.co/Au0FSgDSKd
— The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) December 16, 2020
Isn't Loomer the one who chained herself to Twitter's front door?
How'd that work out for her? https://t.co/ucASMocFW6
— Kathryn Tewson (@KathrynTewson) December 16, 2020
Because this method really produced results. See: that time she handcuffed herself to the entrance to Twitter's HQ, but then gave up because she had to pee. https://t.co/yV19itn0RB
— Edward Odell (@edwardodell) December 16, 2020
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will be inaugurated on January 20th, whether Trump is present or not.
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