Laura Loomer Ridicules Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Reaction to Trump’s Pardon Comments
By Jake Beardslee ·
December 3, 2024
In a recent display of intra-party conflict, two prominent conservative figures, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and far-right activist Laura Loomer, have engaged in a public dispute following President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia
The disagreement stems from Greene's social media comments about potential pardons, to which Loomer responded with pointed criticism. According to The Daily Beast, their relationship has been strained for several years, with tensions dating back to 2018 when they were initially acquainted. Allen Eyestone / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Greene's original post on social media platform X suggested a potential reciprocal approach to pardons, stating, "If Democrats are going to play the pardon game then we should do the same thing. Trump can just blanket pardon all of us too." Richard Burkhart/Savannah Morning News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Greene's statement prompted an immediate response from Loomer, who wrote, "JUST IN: MTG admits she has done something that would make her need a pardon." Allen Eyestone / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
In recent months, tensions between conservative activists Laura Loomer and Marjorie Taylor Greene have intensified, marked by increasingly personal and caustic exchanges. During a heated political discourse in September, Loomer made a controversial statement about a potential Kamala Harris presidency, claiming the White House would "smell like curry" if she were to win. Loomer faced significant condemnation from both Republican and Democratic leaders in response to her remarks. In response, Greene forcefully condemned the remark, characterizing it as "appalling and extremely racist." Megan Smith-USA TODAY
Both Greene and Loomer have attempted to provide context to their deteriorating relationship. Greene claims Loomer "turned on me and began attacking me and lying about me" after she refused to endorse Loomer's 2022 congressional campaign. Loomer disputes this narrative, instead pointing to political disagreements, specifically criticizing Greene's alignment with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Allen Eyestone / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Their ongoing dispute highlights the complex dynamics within conservative political circles, demonstrating that ideological alignment does not guarantee political unity. Despite both being vocal supporters of former President Donald Trump, Greene and Loomer have found themselves in repeated public conflicts. Lannis Waters / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
