Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia's war
- Laura Loomer, a close ally of President Donald Trump, traveled across Ukraine and has completely reversed her longtime criticism of Ukraine.
- Loomer told the AP in Kyiv that she fell for falsehoods and urged fellow conservatives to be wary of Moscow's propaganda, which she said duped large parts of the American right.
- The AP interview was moved to an underground bomb shelter after a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv.
- Loomer interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 23, 2026, and said she spoke with Trump by phone afterward.
- Loomer said she expects to meet with Trump after returning from her trip and insists Ukraine is not paying for her travels.
- Her turnaround has been welcomed by Ukrainian leaders but has stirred confusion and suspicion in the United States.
Laura Loomer, known for spreading conspiracy theories online and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has traveled across Ukraine to witness the damage caused by Russia's war. In an exclusive AP interview conducted in Kyiv, she acknowledged falling for falsehoods and said she has completely reversed her previous criticism of Ukraine.
Loomer urged fellow American conservatives to be skeptical of Russian propaganda, which she blamed for misleading large portions of the U.S. right wing. She told the AP that people should examine the facts for themselves rather than rely on podcasters to shape their opinions. The interview had to be relocated to an underground bomb shelter after Kyiv came under a ballistic missile attack.
During her trip, Loomer visited areas near the front line in eastern Ukraine and interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 23, 2026. She said she spoke with Trump by phone afterward and expects to meet with him upon her return. Loomer continues to insist that Ukraine is not funding her travels.
Her shift has been welcomed by Ukrainian leaders, whose relationship with Trump has at times been strained. However, the reversal has generated confusion, surprise, and suspicion within the United States.
独家：在乌克兰防空洞中，劳拉·卢默解释其对俄乌战争立场的转变
以传播阴谋论闻名的劳拉·卢默是特朗普总统的亲密盟友。她近日前往乌克兰各地，亲眼目睹俄罗斯战争造成的破坏。在基辅接受美联社独家采访时，她承认自己曾被虚假信息蒙蔽，并表示已彻底改变此前对乌克兰的批评立场。
卢默敦促美国保守派同仁警惕俄罗斯宣传，称这些宣传误导了美国右翼的大量人士。她告诉美联社，人们应当自己审视事实，而非听任播客主播影响自己的判断。采访原定在酒店进行，但因基辅遭受弹道导弹袭击而不得不转移至地下防空洞。
此行期间，卢默前往乌克兰东部前线附近地区，并于2026年7月23日采访了乌克兰总统泽连斯基。她表示随后与特朗普通了电话，预计回国后将与特朗普会面。卢默坚称乌克兰方面没有为她的行程提供资金。
她的立场转变受到乌克兰领导层的欢迎——乌克兰与特朗普的关系此前时有紧张。然而，这一转变在美国国内引发了困惑、惊讶和质疑。