The Right-Wing Provocateur Who Has Trump’s Ear

右翼挑衅者,特朗普的亲信

The Daily

2025-08-21

37 分钟
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Warning: This episode contains strong language. In President Trump’s second term, Laura Loomer has emerged as the most influential outside adviser, telling the president whom to fire and shaping major policy decisions. Ken Bensinger, who covers media and politics, explains how a social media provocateur became Mr. Trump’s favorite blunt instrument. Guest: Ken Bensinger, a New York Times reporter covering media and politics. Background reading:  Ms. Loomer is Mr. Trump’s blunt instrument.Her role in firings at the National Security Council showed a rising sway of fringe figures on the president.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Greg Kahn for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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