In a recording obtained by The Guardian, Laura Loomer, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has come under scrutiny after her remarks at a white nationalist conference in 2022, where she declared herself a "white advocate." Loomer's association with Trump has raised concerns, especially following her racist tweets targeting Kamala Harris, which sparked outrage after Trump's contentious debate performance, with Harris widely regarded as the winner.

One of the controversial moments during the debate was Trump's false claim about Haitian immigrants in Ohio eating pets, a comment that triggered widespread criticism and ridicule. Some observers have attributed Trump's poor performance partly to his proximity to Loomer, as they were recently seen together in his entourage at the 9/11 commemorations this week.

Loomer's self-proclaimed advocacy for white people adds further fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding Trump's association with her. This is not the first time Loomer has been linked to extremist remarks, as she has a history of making controversial statements as a podcaster and self-described journalist.

While Loomer's attendance at the American Renaissance conference was previously reported by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) due to its association with white supremacists, the content of her speech had not been scrutinized until now. The SPLC describes the conference as a gathering where "racist 'intellectuals' rub shoulders with Klansmen, neo-Nazis, and other white supremacists."

During her speech at the conference, Loomer expressed her grievances towards traditional and social media companies, as well as the Republican party, whom she blamed for her loss in the Republican primary for Florida's conservative 11th district. She claimed that local TV stations refused to allow her to participate in televised debates, labeling her as a white supremacist. Loomer positioned herself as a far-right candidate who ran her campaign to the right of the GOP, stating that the Republican party is no longer right-wing enough for her.

Loomer also criticized Kevin McCarthy, the Congressional Leadership Fund, and the Republican party for their efforts to court the Hispanic and Black votes, while allegedly campaigning against "America First nationalist candidates." Loomer emphasized her focus on election integrity, combating big tech social media censorship and interference, as well as advocating for a 10-year minimum immigration moratorium.

Loomer's anti-immigrant rhetoric and alignment with Trump's policy positions echo his promises of mass deportations and false accusations against Haitian immigrants. In her speech, Loomer stated that her positions had been labeled as extremist, even by her own Republican party.

This is not the first time Loomer has made controversial remarks. In a podcast recording before the conference, she thanked the host and conference organizer, Jared Taylor, for his "white advocacy" and pioneering discussions on race and demographics. Loomer also highlighted her focus on critical race theory, anti-white racism, and anti-white Christian mentality, which she believed the Democrats were promoting.

Despite her extremist views, Loomer lost the congressional race to Congressman Daniel Webster. Loomer first gained attention as an anti-Muslim, pro-Trump activist during his initial presidential campaign in 2016. She has since been involved in various controversies, including protesting against a play seen as anti-Trump, and handcuffing herself to Twitter's headquarters to protest her deplatforming.

The Guardian has reached out to Loomer for comment regarding her remarks at the white nationalist conference. The growing backlash against Loomer and her association with Trump continues to raise questions about the former president's alliances and the prevalence of extremist views within his circles.