The fact that Trump has taken Loomer into his fold as an ad hoc adviser is proof of how central racism and xenophobia are to his presidential bid. But Loomer’s lack of control and propensity for interparty squabbling could hurt the former president. Trump has Loomered himself—and we should hope the Loomering continues.

The former president’s decision to elevate Laura Loomer, a far-right activist known for racist and homophobic posts online, has stunned even some Trump allies.

No one can keep former President Donald Trump away from Laura Loomer. Throughout his third presidential campaign, aides and advisers have done their best to shield him from Loomer, a far-right social media influencer,