Laura Loomer has openly expressed her desire for a monarchy in the United States, contradicting the country’s democratic foundation. In a recent social media post, she controversially declared, “I want a King,” following the tragic deaths of two National Guardsmen. Her inflammatory comments included wishing for the torture and execution of the shooter and questioning when conservatives would embrace the dictatorships they are accused of embodying.
Loomer’s rhetoric aligns with practices encouraged by the Trump administration, which has fostered a culture that prioritizes loyalty to Trump over democratic values. She has also engaged in Islamophobic rants, attributing the actions of one individual to Islam as a whole. This approach, critics argue, stigmatizes communities rather than providing solutions to issues like terrorism. Such authoritarian rhetoric reflects a troubling trend within parts of Trump’s base, as the line between humor and disrespect continues to blur.
