Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAriana BaioThursday 09 April 2026 01:49 BSTWhite House claims conflict went ‘exactly as planned from day one’ despite fragile ceasefireLaura Loomer, a right-wing influencer, rejected the two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it "awful for America."Loomer, known for her Islamophobic rhetoric, insisted the U.S. should "destroy the regime" instead of engaging in a ceasefire.She claimed the deal, which included reopening the Strait of Hormuz, was a "negative for our country" and provided no real benefits to the U.S.Loomer predicted the ceasefire would fail and blamed negotiators for the deal, not President Donald Trump, who she believes understands the threat posed by Iran.Despite not being a federal employee, Loomer is considered an influential figure close to President Trump, having reportedly influenced staff changes in the past.In fullLaura Loomer slams Trump’s Iran deal as a ‘negative for our country’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in