Laura Loomer Draws Attention in India With Apology, Anti-Pakistan Remarks, and Viral ‘India Is Awesome’ Post
laura loomer has become a flashpoint in India’s political and social-media conversation this week, after a public apology for past “anti-India” posts coincided with high-profile remarks about Pakistan at a conference and a viral tweet from New Delhi praising the country.
Laura Loomer Apologises for ‘Anti-India’ Social Media Posts
A new wave of attention around Laura Loomer follows coverage that she apologised for “anti-India” posts on social media. The apology has circulated as her presence and comments in India draw broader scrutiny online.
Details of what specific posts were referenced, when they were made, and the full wording of the apology were not provided in the available information. Still, the acknowledgement has become a focal point for reactions to her latest statements and travel in India.
Conference Remarks Target Pakistan and U. S. Engagement
At the India Today Conclave 2026, Laura Loomer described Pakistan’s “biggest export” as “Islamic terrorism” and argued that the United States should not “cosy up” to the Shehbaz Sharif government. She also alleged that multiple terror attacks around the world could be traced back to Pakistan and said recent terror attacks in India and the UK were linked to extremist networks in Pakistan.
In the same appearance, she pointed to the conviction of a Pakistani national, Asif Merchant, described as having been convicted for plotting to assassinate Donald Trump and senior American politicians. Merchant has been accused of trying to recruit people in the U. S. to target Trump at the behest of Iran, in what was described as retaliation for the killing of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in 2020 during Trump’s first term as president.
Loomer said the incident made clear that “for the most part” terrorism was “largely coming from Pakistan. ” She also described the strategic partnership between the United States, India and Israel as one of the strongest in the world.
Her comments came as the same account described a shift in Pakistan-U. S. ties in recent months and outlined a series of developments, including cryptocurrency deals, Pakistani praise for Trump in relation to last year’s conflict with India, and a proposal of Trump’s name for the Nobel Peace Prize. It also referenced a $500 million deal on critical minerals and rare earths, and said Trump hosted Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, for a private lunch in June 2025, with additional meetings later that year.
During the conference discussion, Loomer said she had talked with Trump about “Islamic terror” and added that she personally would prefer not to see Islamic leaders welcomed into the Oval Office, while also saying the president must conduct diplomacy with leaders from around the world. She also said she was not in favour of Muslims holding public office in the U. S., saying Muslim politicians “put Islam front and centre in everything. ”
Viral Delhi Tweet Praising India Sparks ‘Damage Control’ Debate
Separately, Laura Loomer posted a message praising India during a visit to New Delhi that quickly went viral and triggered a wave of replies referencing her past controversies. In the post, she described seeing a monkey eating flowers on the sidewalk while traveling to India Gate and called it “the cutest thing ever, ” ending with: “India is awesome. ”
The viral reaction was mixed. Some users praised the photo and the sentiment, while others cited earlier disparaging remarks about India and criticised her continued advocacy against H-1B visas. Among the reactions highlighted were commenters asking whether she had forgotten past tweets, others calling her “two-faced, ” and some arguing “damage control won’t work. ”
The post noted she is in India to attend an event, but it did not provide additional details about the event’s name, schedule, or organisers.
