Press Secretary Refuses to Clarify Laura Loomer White House Role

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to answer repeated questions from reporters about Laura Loomer's official or unofficial role at the White House, following reports that Loomer had attended internal security briefings and influenced personnel decisions. Loomer, a far-right commentator who had been banned from multiple social media platforms for hate speech, had no formal government appointment. Reporters asked whether Loomer held a security clearance or had access to classified information.