Laura Loomer's Ukraine visit became one of the most discussed topics on social media after the far-right activist and close ally of US President Donald Trump admitted she had been wrong about Ukraine for years. She travelled to Ukraine and apologized for 'Russian propaganda' after she herself witnessed air raid firsthand. In the past, she repeatedly criticized US military aid to Ukraine and accused President Volodymyr Zelensky of leading a country "full of Nazi apologists". Her dramatic shift in stance came after experiencing an air raid and witnessing the impact of Russia's invasion firsthand.ALSO READ: Bereshit Lifestyle Center in New York under scrutiny after Elizabeth Baron suffers cardiac arrest, dies following NAD+ IV treatmentLaura Loomer says she was 'propagandized by Russian media'In a series of posts on X on Monday, Laura Loomer said she had been living inside a "media echo chamber" and wanted to verify the claims she had long believed."I was living in a media echo chamber and I was propagandized by Russian media on social media to believe those things."ALSO READ: Nolan Wells Horn Island body found face down, fully clothed as new July 4 party footage surfaces and family awaits autopsy answersShe explained why she decided to travel to Ukraine. "So I came to Ukraine to see the country for myself. I am going to try to find evidence for the propaganda I've been fed, and if I don't find it, I will let everyone know so they too can come to see the light."Laura Loomer Ukraine visit: 'I feel like such an *sshole'Shortly after arriving in Ukraine, Loomer shared another update describing her first experience with an air raid. "Sirens blaring. This is everyday for every Ukrainian."ALSO READ: Who is Marie-France Van Heel?She then admitted she regretted dismissing the suffering of Ukrainians over the past several years. "I feel like such an *sshole for minimizing the struggle of Ukrainians for the last 5 years. I often said I don't care. Looking back, that wasn't very nice of me to say."Loomer also acknowledged that she had accepted false narratives about Ukraine."There are people in Ukraine who have to run to a bomb shelter everyday and some of us had the audacity to say Russia wasn't wrong because we believed the lie that Ukraine is a country full of Nazi sympathizers."She continued: "We have been so propagandized by Russia and we don't even realize it." Later, Loomer connected her experience in Ukraine with broader geopolitical concerns."Air sirens could very well be the future of America if we don't start demanding our lawmakers crack down on communism and multipolarity. We won't have Trump forever and the axis of evil is moving fast."Ukraine's presidential office welcomes Laura Loomer's visitLoomer's posts included a video showing her arriving in Ukraine by train with a rolling suitcase, reportedly on July 20. Her visit drew an unexpected response from Ukraine's presidential office, which praised her decision to witness the war firsthand.The Office of the President of Ukraine posted on X: "It is really important that @LauraLoomer is in Ukraine and sees things with her own eyes as they are. There is no better way to get informed opinion than through personal experience which allows to deal with Russian propaganda."The message suggested Ukrainian officials viewed Loomer's visit as an opportunity to counter misinformation surrounding the war.Laura Loomer's past criticism of Ukraine and ZelenskyBefore her trip, Laura Loomer had consistently opposed US support for Ukraine. In September 2025, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Syria's new leader, Loomer criticized him on X.She wrote: "Zelensky shaking hands with an Islamic terrorist who has murderer [sic] US soldiers is another reason to have disdain for @ZelenskyyUa."She further added: "I don't want any more of my tax dollars going to Ukraine… Ukraine is a country full of Nazi apologists and now it's clearly a country led by a Jihadi apologist."Claims portraying Ukraine as a nation dominated by Nazis have been widely identified as a central element of Russian propaganda used to justify Moscow's invasion.Despite her dramatic change of heart, Loomer said she would not erase her previous social media posts."I realized I was wrong."Ban Muslims from holding office, says Laura LoomerLoomer has argued that Muslims should not be allowed to hold public office in the United States. Her remarks, made on social media following Mamdani's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have triggered widespread backlash.The controversy began after Zohran Mamdani said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a "war criminal" and declared that he was "not welcome in New York City."Loomer responded with a series of posts on X, accusing Mamdani of being a threat to the United States.She described the New York City mayor as a "national security risk" and argued that Muslims should not be permitted to serve in elected office."Ban Muslims from holding office in America," Loomer said. She also appealed directly to MAGA supremo, writing: "We are never going to Make America Safe Again until President Trump goes back to implementing his Muslim ban. This time, make it a Muslim Ban as it was intended to be. Not an Islamic travel ban."Taking to X, Loomer accused Mamdani of sympathising with Iran and Hamas, and claimed, without providing evidence, that he posed a national security risk. "When you allow Muslims to participate in the American political system, you get Twelver Shia Iran regime sympathizers and Hamas lovers like Mamdani governing the largest city in America. It won’t end well."Who is Laura Loomer?Laura Loomer is a far-right political activist, media personality and outspoken supporter of US President Donald Trump. Over the years, she has drawn national attention for promoting controversial and conspiracy-driven claims.She has previously claimed that the September 11 terrorist attacks were an "inside job" and has repeatedly made inflammatory remarks targeting political opponents and public figures.More recently, Loomer sparked backlash after calling New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a "national security risk" and urging that Muslims should not be allowed to hold public office. The remarks reignited criticism over her history of anti-Muslim rhetoric and controversial political statements.Loomer has also made headlines for alleging that Senator Mitch McConnell was "brain dead" while hospitalized and claiming that former Fox News host Tucker Carlson was being controlled by Muslims—assertions that attracted widespread criticism.Her latest Laura Loomer Ukraine visit, however, has generated attention for a very different reason: publicly acknowledging that she had been misled by Russian propaganda and apologizing for years of dismissing Ukraine's struggle.