Donald Trump has been actively campaigning out West, making stops in Arizona, Los Angeles, and Nevada. While his Nevada speech was supposed to focus on economic policies, he veered off script to discuss various topics, including rehashing the recent debate with Harris and promoting unfounded conspiracy theories.
During his speech, Trump mocked Harris' performance, attacked moderates, and propagated a conspiracy theory about her wearing an earpiece and possibly receiving debate questions in advance. These claims lack any evidence to support them.
Of particular concern is Trump's association with Laura Loomer, a far-right conspiracy theorist who has been traveling with him. Loomer has a history of spreading baseless theories, such as claiming 9/11 was an inside job. Despite Trump's attempt to distance himself from Loomer on social media, their close relationship raises worries among Republicans, Trump allies, and even his own campaign members.
Many individuals close to Trump fear that Loomer's influence on him is leading to the promotion of controversial conspiracy theories that the campaign does not endorse. While Loomer has clarified that she does not work for the Trump campaign, her presence alongside Trump during key events, including the debate and private plane rides, has raised concerns about her impact on his messaging.
Trump's recent trend of sharing unverified conspiracy theories, especially since Harris became the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, has sparked discussions within his circle about the potential repercussions of aligning with individuals like Loomer. The campaign's efforts to distance Trump from Loomer indicate a recognition of the need to address these concerns.
