# Why MAGA influencer Laura Loomer reversed her stance on Ukraine

Laura Loomer, a prominent MAGA influencer, has changed her position on Ukraine, moving from support to opposition of U.S. aid. The shift aligns with former President Trump’s evolving rhetoric and reflects broader divisions within the Republican Party over foreign policy. This about-face matters as it signals how grassroots conservative influencers may help shape GOP opinion on the war.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/25/laura-loomers-ukraine-visit) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:40 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/31/why-a-maga-influencers-shift-to-support-ukraine-war-is-good-for-trump?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:08:59 +0000

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/laura-loomer-ukraine/) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:30:33 +0000