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Laura Loomer Slams 'Woke' F-35 Amid Viability Concerns

4/29/2025

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Laura Loomer has taken a bold stance against Lockheed Martin's F-35 program, calling it "woke" and unworthy for combat due to persistent defects and delays. Despite its staggering $2 trillion price tag, the F-35 is crucial for U.S. air dominance, with nearly 2,500 units planned. However, critics like Elon Musk are raising alarms about its viability in the age of advanced drone technology.

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Laura Loomer has taken a bold stance against Lockheed Martin's F-35 program, calling it "woke" and unworthy for combat due to persistent defects and delays. Despite its staggering $2 trillion price tag, the F-35 is crucial for U.S. air dominance, with nearly 2,500 units planned. However, critics like Elon Musk are raising alarms about its viability in the age of advanced drone technology.