The connection between Laura Loomer and Donald Trump stands out as one of the most bizarre and yet persistent alliances in recent political history. Loomer, notorious for her extremist stunts and far-right views,

MAGA loyalist Laura Loomer has been on a tear. Over the last several months, the far-right conspiracy theorist and provocateur has taken credit for the removal of one Trump administration official after another.

President Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administration's decision-making. But the list of administration officials who have drawn Loomer's ire and swiftly thereafter gotten the axe from Trump has been growing.