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Laura Loomer Slams Trump's Venezuela Airstrikes, Questions Focus

12/8/2025

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Laura Loomer, MAGA activist, criticized airstrikes led by President Donald Trump against alleged drug-smuggling boats off Venezuela.
She said that only about 8% of drugs entering the U.S. originate there, and that over 90% of the supply, notably fentanyl, comes from Mexico.
Loomer questioned why the focus targets Venezuela instead of Mexican cartels and Chinese chemical producers, noting the campaign has caused over 80 deaths since September.

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Laura Loomer, MAGA activist, criticized airstrikes led by President Donald Trump against alleged drug-smuggling boats off Venezuela.
She said that only about 8% of drugs entering the U.S. originate there, and that over 90% of the supply, notably fentanyl, comes from Mexico.
Loomer questioned why the focus targets Venezuela instead of Mexican cartels and Chinese chemical producers, noting the campaign has caused over 80 deaths since September.