On Wednesday, two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House, leaving the area on lockdown. Hours later, Laura Loomer, a longtime ally of Donald Trump and former GOP candidate, posted a striking message on social media.
She wrote, “That’s it. I want a King.”
That’s it.
I want a King.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) November 26, 2025
Loomer has built a reputation for bold and provocative posts. She has often called out Trump administration officials she saw as disloyal to the MAGA movement, and reports suggest the president has sometimes acted on her advice.
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Her latest comment, however, landed at a tricky moment. While a few supporters framed it as a critique of government leadership, the timing felt off. The nation was still focused on the shooting, and calling for an American monarchy came across as, well, a little surreal.
Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch described it as “literally anti-American.”
Anti-American. Like literally, anti-American and un-American. https://t.co/lIBC2GyGbG
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) November 27, 2025
Joshua Claybourn from the CATO Institute said, “The post-liberal moment has definitely arrived. Both parties are heading in a new direction.”
The post-liberal moment has definitely arrived. Both parties are heading in a new direction. https://t.co/zxAYH1xPS5
— Joshua Claybourn (@JoshuaClaybourn) November 27, 2025
Below are more reactions to Loomer’s post, with many people labeling her a traitor and others suggesting she should go live in a country that already has a king.
Then America isn’t for you. https://t.co/xhfdrBTRql
— Sarah Longwell (@SarahLongwell25) November 27, 2025
MAGA gets more honest about their intentions every day. https://t.co/xBXp5SYAyc
— Walter Masterson (@waltermasterson) November 27, 2025
You just want Trump to call you beautiful. Lots of countries have Kings.
— Jimbo D. 🏳️🌈 🇩🇪 🇺🇦 🇹🇼 (@jimboxp) November 27, 2025
Then move to a country with a king. Stop trying to break our Democracy. Go find what you want elsewhere.
— Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) November 27, 2025
Pretty much the least American thing you can say. We should deport people like you instead of illegal immigrants that would do anything to be American.
— Louis (@LouisWFerreira) November 27, 2025
Treason
— Bryce M. Lipscomb (@BryceMLipscomb) November 27, 2025
Then you’re a traitor to the United States.
— Aly Sebastian Author (@intuitivealy) November 27, 2025
This is literally treason.
— Кобзар 🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@CanadianKobzar) November 27, 2025
The shooting itself had already put the city on high alert. President Trump reacted quickly, calling the suspect “an animal” and praising the National Guard and law enforcement for their swift actions.
Loomer has not issued any follow-up clarification or apology. The post remains online, generating debate across social platforms.
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