What’s behind Maga influencer Laura Loomer’s about-face on Ukraine?

Laura Loomer, a MAGA influencer whose social media posts influence Trump administration policy, visited Kyiv and announced her support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. The Guardian reports Loomer admitted she had previously fallen for Russian propaganda about the conflict. Her conversion carries weight because of her platform's reach in Trump administration circles.

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