Analysts talk about how right-wing activist Laura Loomer gained affect over Trump

Far-right activist Laura Loomer, who has peddled conspiracy theories and who has a historical past of constructing controversial remarks, has been seen with former President Donald Trump whereas different members of the GOP are selecting to distance themselves from her. Watch CNN’s protection to be taught extra:

00:00 – 4:53 As right-wing activist Laura Loomer has emerged as a member of former President Donald Trump’s interior circle, CNN’s Elle Reeve seems to be again on Loomer’s historical past of controversy.

4:54 – 11:34 CNN’s Manu Raja particulars what Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) instructed him about Loomer. Author Jesselyn Cook additionally weighs in.

11:35 – 18:27 CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter walks by way of a number of social media posts by Laura Loomer. CNN political commentator Alyssa Farah Griffin and former Biden official Meghan Hays talk about the affect Loomer might have on Trump.

18:28 – 23:29 CNN’s Pamela Brown asks Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) on whether or not Trump ought to be surrounding himself with ‘right-wing firebrands.’ Then, a panel of specialists react to the interview.