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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Isabel Keane

New first buddy Laura Loomer comes out swinging over Elon-Trump war

Far-right activist Laura Loomer was quick with the jokes as President Donald Trump and his former adviser, tech billionaire Elon Musk, shared a nasty – and public – falling out.

Seemingly taking on Musk’s formerly self-appointed role of “First Buddy,” Loomer was quick to back Trump – but also poke fun at the two powerful men’s intense social media spat.

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