Far-right activist Laura Loomer is flexing her influence with the White House as she racks up policy and personnel wins from the outside.

The State Department’s decision to halt the issuance of visitor visas to people from Gaza marked the latest instance of Loomer seeing results for a cause she has championed using her large social media following and connections with the administration.

Loomer is an outspoken and controversial supporter of President Trump. And while she has no official role with the government, she has gained an audience with both Trump and Vice President Vance in recent months and has used her megaphone to influence key decisions.

White House spokespeople have said Loomer is not advising the administration, even informally. Trump has said he “sometimes” listens to Loomer’s recommendations.

“Laura Loomer is a great patriot. She’s a very strong person,” Trump told reporters of Loomer in April after meeting with her at the White House.

Sources close to the White House told The Hill that some aides have pushed back on Loomer’s presence in Trump’s orbit, dating back to the 2024 campaign, when the president wanted to offer her a job. Top Trump allies on Capitol Hill such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have expressed their displeasure with Loomer.

Loomer has repeatedly expressed frustration that the White House has not invited her to sit in the “new media” seat in the briefing room, a spot given to other right-wing influencers in recent........

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