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Laura Loomer Confronted in India Over Past Posts, Offers Limited Apology and Doubles Down on H‑1B and Anti‑Muslim Rhetoric

Her India Today Conclave appearance renewed scrutiny of her claimed access to President Trump.

Overview

  • At the India Today Conclave in New Delhi, Loomer apologized for some deleted anti‑India posts but refused to retract her opposition to the H‑1B visa program.
  • She reiterated incendiary remarks about Islam, including calling it a “cancer” and arguing Muslims should be barred from holding public office.
  • Loomer accused Pakistan of exporting Islamic terrorism and urged the United States to keep its distance from the Shehbaz Sharif government, citing the Asif Merchant case.
  • She told the audience she had just spoken with President Trump and read a message she said was from him praising India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and hinting at a future visit.
  • Veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai publicly challenged her over racist and Islamophobic comments, and her partial apology drew backlash from MAGA figures such as Vish Burra.