Laura Loomer celebrates Milo Yiannopoulos detention and attacks Marjorie Taylor Greene

 

Laura Loomer celebrates Milo Yiannopoulos detention and attacks Marjorie Taylor Greene

Laura Loomer publicly celebrated the arrest of far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on August 28, 2026, while simultaneously firing sharp attacks at former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Following the Department of Homeland Security's announcement that Yiannopoulos was detained and faces deportation, Loomer took to social media to claim credit and criticize Greene for her past association with him.

The Core Altercation

• Celebration of the Arrest: Loomer stated on X (formerly Twitter) that she was "the first person to report on the fact that Milo was in the US illegally," branding him an "illegal alien". She further called for a Department of Justice investigation into his status.
• Attacks on Marjorie Taylor Greene: Loomer targeted Greene by calling her "Marjorie Traitor Greene" and accusing her of "harboring" Yiannopoulos.

Background on the Intersecting Controversies

The public feud highlights a long-standing rift within right-wing political circles, deeply tied to Yiannopoulos's history in the United States:

• Employment and Living Arrangement: Yiannopoulos previously worked as an intern for Marjorie Taylor Greene in 2022 and reportedly lived at her Georgia home for a period of time.
• Prior Scandals: Yiannopoulos's career severely fractured in 2017 following public backlash over comments he made defending sexual relationships between adult men and underage boys. He subsequently worked on brief political ventures, including managing a short-lived 2024 presidential campaign for Kanye West (Ye).
• Immigration Actions: On August 28, 2026, ICE officially detained Yiannopoulos, a UK citizen, to initiate deportation proceedings.