Internet explodes over viral clip of grinning Trump holding Laura Loomer by the waist: 'Where's Melania'

A viral video of Donald Trump and Laura Loomer failed to curb the ex-president's attempt to distance himself from the MAGA ally
PUBLISHED SEP 14, 2024
A video of Donald Trump and Laura Loomer went viral amid Melania Trump's absence from her husband's campaign trail (Joe Raedle, David Dee Delgado/Getty Images, Getty Images)
A video of Donald Trump and Laura Loomer went viral amid Melania Trump's absence from her husband's campaign trail (Joe Raedle, David Dee Delgado/Getty Images, Getty Images)

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: A video of former president Donald Trump and Laura Loomer went viral amidst the right-wing activist's increased presence in the Republican campaign.

Besides Loomer's alleged involvement in the Trump campaign, Melania Trump's noticeable absence from the campaign trail made the video explode on social media.

The nearly ten-minute clip was widely shared on cyberspace by many, including internet personality and former senior executive at NBCUniversal, Mike Sington.

In the video, the ex-president was seen resting his hands on Loomer's waist as both appeared to be in the middle of a conversation. The conspiracy theorist in a blue sleeveless dress and Trump in his usual suit and a MAGA hat also briefly hugged.



 

Viral video fails to help Donald Trump's attempt to distance himself from Laura Loomer

Laura Loomer became a constant companion, initially appearing alongside Donald Trump at a recent 9/11 memorial ceremony. She was also spotted getting off the real estate mogul's plane ahead of his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: Laura Loomer waits backstage during a
Laura Loomer was spotted getting off Donald Trump's plane before the ABC News debate (Getty Images)

Melania, who is busy promoting her upcoming memoir, did not accompany her husband to Philadelphia for the ABC News debate.

The former first lady's memoir titled 'Melania' will hit the stores next month. She remained active on social media, posting advertisements for the book. In addition, she also shared her views on Trump's 2020 election defeat and how it impacted her family and the nation and suggested there was conspiracy behind the assassination attempt against her husband.

Though the MAGA spearhead attempted to distance himself from Loomer, the viral video helped little to quash the rising criticisms.


MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 18: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Former first lady Melania Trump on stage and the conclusion of the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Melania Trump is in the middle of promoting her upcoming memoir as she stays away from Donald Trump's campaign (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Following the backlash against the right-wing activist within the GOP circle, Trump, on September 13, made a clarification post on Truth Social.

"Laura Loomer doesn’t work for the campaign. She’s a private citizen and longtime supporter," he stated.

Loomer's increased association with Trump gained attention, especially after her disparaging social media remarks against Harris.

On September 11, Loomer took her X (formerly Twitter) account, writing the "White House will smell like curry" if the Democratic presidential nominee wins in November.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 12: Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to the National Congress
Laura Loomer recently made a racist comment against Vice President Kamala Harris' Indian heritage (Getty Images)

The statement sparked an online feud between her and GOP Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene, who considered the fellow MAGAite's opinion "appalling and extremely racist." The Georgia Republican also asserted Loomer did not have the "right mentality to advise" in the presidential election.

Though Trump disagreed with Loomer's remarks, he appeared to support her, claiming she was tired of witnessing the violent attacks against him by the "Radical Left Marxists and Fascists."



 

Internet wonders 'where is Melania' as Donald Trump's pic with Laura Loomer goes viral

The viral video of Donald Trump and Laura Loomer prompted netizens to wonder where Melania Trump was amidst the ongoing fuss. Some also pointed out that he never looked at or embraced the ex-FLOTUS as he did the MAGA ally.

"Where’s Melania? Is she on a book tour?" a user asked.

"The timing with Melania’s book launch is impeccable," another opined.

One user shared a meme depicting the cringe feeling over the viral video of Trump and Loomer.



 



 



 

"The optics make me think that there is something else going on between these two.. How will Melania deal with this???" added a user.

"Have you ever seen Trump embrace Melania in this manner? I haven't," read another response.

"It’s Melooneya Trump now!" an individual quipped.



 



 



 

"Have never ever seen him do PDA with his wife like that Where's Melania," someone else said.

"I've never seen Melania look at Trump the way Laura Loomer did, nor him put his arm around Melania the way he did with Laura. Am I missing something?" another user asked.

Meanwhile, one user posted a meme of Melania's infamous "I really don’t care" jacket.



 



 



 

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