MAGA activist rejects Iran ceasefire: ‘It has already failed’

WorldPolitics
9 Apr 2026 • 8:49 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Laura Loomer, a right-wing influencer, rejected the two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it "awful for America."
  • Loomer, known for her Islamophobic rhetoric, insisted the U.S. should "destroy the regime" instead of engaging in a ceasefire.
  • She claimed the deal, which included reopening the Strait of Hormuz, was a "negative for our country" and provided no real benefits to the U.S.
  • Loomer predicted the ceasefire would fail and blamed negotiators for the deal, not President Donald Trump, who she believes understands the threat posed by Iran.
  • Despite not being a federal employee, Loomer is considered an influential figure close to President Trump, having reportedly influenced staff changes in the past.

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