# Laura Loomer Admits: “I Fell for Russian Propaganda”

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Podcast: [Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-updates-on-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-7410811)
Published: 2026-07-24T18:25:29+00:00
Episode link: https://ProfessorGerdes.podbean.com/e/laura-loomer-admits-i-fell-for-russian-propaganda/
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Laura Loomer went to Ukraine after years of criticizing the country and repeating narratives she now says came from Russian propaganda. After visiting Bucha, experiencing an air raid, meeting religious leaders, and examining evidence firsthand, the prominent Trump ally publicly admitted she was wrong—and began challenging the pro-Russia voices inside MAGA.00:00 Laura Loomer’s unexpected reversal01:30 She admits she was wrong about Ukraine03:00 Her past relationship with Russia Today06:34 “I was living in a media echo chamber”08:18 Her first Ukrainian air raid09:47 Loomer turns against Russian propaganda12:03 The backlash—and why her reversal matters14:36 Ukraine welcomes her fact-finding visit17:37 Loomer contrasts Ukraine with Russia’s image20:47 How Kremlin information warfare operates22:57 Is something changing inside MAGA?24:58 Trump amplifies Loomer’s Zelensky interview#Ukraine #LauraLoomer #Russia #RussianPropaganda #MAGA #Trump #Zelensky #UkraineWarFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplainsBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdesPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdesYouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukrainehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then…

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