Laura Loomer, a far-right political commentator and longtime supporter of Donald Trump, recently made a bold and emotional announcement: she says she will not be voting in the 2026 elections and won’t encourage others to vote either.
Her decision comes after what she sees as a deep betrayal by Trump and the Republican Party. At the heart of her outrage is the news that the Trump administration has reportedly allowed Qatar to establish or operate an Air Force base in Idaho, a move she finds completely unacceptable and dangerous.
Loomer took to social media to express her frustration, using sarcasm and inflammatory language to get her point across. She mocked the idea of Qatar, a Muslim-majority country, having any kind of military presence in the U.S., asking whether Islamic prayer calls would now be broadcast in Idaho five times a day. She followed up by sarcastically wondering whether Americans would be expected to learn Arabic and who would be paying for it.
Her comments quickly turned more offensive, as she made crude remarks about Islamic customs and dress, suggesting that American values, especially those related to women’s freedoms, were under attack.
While the language she used was harsh and offensive, the underlying message was clear: she believes the presence of Qatar in the U.S. is a threat to American culture and security.
What pushed Loomer over the edge appears to be what she views as a pattern of questionable exchanges between Trump and Qatar. She referenced the fact that Qatar gave Trump a Boeing 747 just months ago, and not long after that, the Trump Organization purchased a golf course in Qatar. Then came the announcement of the Air Force base in Idaho.
To Loomer and others who are skeptical, it all looks like a corrupt deal a political quid pro quo where favors are exchanged behind closed doors. To her, this isn’t just about foreign policy; it’s about loyalty and principle. She feels that Trump, once seen as a bulwark against Islamic extremism, is now cozying up to the very forces he once condemned.
Loomer has been one of Trump’s loudest defenders, often attacking his critics and standing by him during controversies. Her public break with him signals a major shift. For her, this isn’t just disappointing it’s a red line.
She believes that the Republican Party, and Trump himself, are no longer upholding the values they claimed to stand for. In her view, allowing Qatar a nation she accuses of funding terrorist groups like Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood to operate on U.S. soil amounts to a betrayal of the American people, especially conservatives who supported Trump for his tough stance on national security.
She warned that if Republicans continue to allow what she calls the “Islamification” of America — a term meant to criticize growing Muslim influence — she sees no point in participating in the political process.
To her, it feels like voting would be useless if both major parties are willing to work with foreign powers that she believes pose a threat to the country. Her message was not just a personal declaration but also a call to others who might feel similarly disillusioned.
This public fallout between Loomer and Trump adds to the growing signs of division within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement. She’s not the only high-profile supporter showing signs of discontent.
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, another staunch Trump ally, has also recently voiced strong disagreements with her own party, particularly over issues like the potential government shutdown and the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. While Greene hasn’t commented directly on the Qatar situation, her recent actions show that cracks are forming in the once tightly unified pro-Trump base.
In Loomer’s case, her outrage over the Air Force base in Idaho goes beyond policy it speaks to a deep sense of betrayal. She feels the movement she believed in is being sold out to foreign interests, and she’s no longer willing to stay silent about it.
