President Donald Trump has publicly amplified an exclusive 44-minute interview between conservative influencer Laura Loomer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, praising the exchange as “Very good!!!” on Truth Social. The move comes as questions persist about U.S. support for Ukraine and shifting attitudes within Trump’s political base.
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Laura Loomer Interviews Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy @ZelenskyyUa at Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv, Ukraine. 🇺🇦 🇺🇸
Enjoy! @APUkraine @POTUS @WhiteHouse @KremlinRussia_E pic.twitter.com/6o53trow9X
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 24, 2026
Loomer, a longtime Trump ally known for her sharp online commentary, traveled to Kyiv this week and sat down with Zelenskyy at Mariinsky Palace. The interview, conducted for her Rumble show Loomer Unleashed, covers the state of U.S.-Ukraine relations, peace prospects, and the evolution of personal dynamics between the two leaders. Trump shared a clip in which Zelenskyy described a brief private conversation with Trump at the Vatican in April 2025 as a “historic moment” that improved their relationship after a contentious Oval Office meeting earlier in Trump’s term.
In the Oval Office on 24 July, a reporter asked Trump about his decision to repost the interview and about reports of growing MAGA support for Ukraine. Trump replied, “I think they support what I support,” underscoring his influence over his base’s foreign policy views.
The development is notable because Loomer had previously been one of the more vocal skeptics of U.S. military aid to Ukraine. For years she minimized aspects of Russia’s invasion, echoed claims about Ukrainian extremism, and questioned the value of continued American involvement. During her recent trip she experienced an air raid in Kyiv, toured damaged sites, and publicly reversed course.
Laura Loomer: I feel really terrible for some of the things that I've said. So I would like to apologize on your show to the people of Ukraine for some of the things that I've said about your country, because they've been very kind to me. And I highly doubt that I would be… pic.twitter.com/v9FP4i5q2U
— Ostap Yarysh (@OstapYarysh) July 24, 2026
“Just experienced my first air raid in Ukraine. Sirens blaring. This is everyday for every Ukrainian,” she wrote. “I often said I don’t care. Looking back, that wasn’t very nice of me to say. We need to have moral clarity.” She later acknowledged having been influenced by what she called Russian propaganda online.
Zelenskyy’s office welcomed the attention, thanking Trump for U.S. support – including Patriot missile systems – and noting that Loomer’s team had heard recent Russian attacks. In the interview, Zelenskyy said he remains open to a peace deal, stating he is prepared to meet Trump at the Oval Office or Mar-a-Lago and that a ceasefire could be preferable to prolonged fighting if it saves lives. He described Trump as a “good, strong leader,” while naming Abraham Lincoln as the best U.S. president when asked.
The episode unfolds against a backdrop of ongoing debates over Ukraine aid. Elements of the MAGA movement have long been wary of open-ended support, favouring an “America First” approach that prioritizes ending the conflict quickly and limiting U.S. expenditures. Trump’s administration has balanced pressure on Russia with continued assistance, and his endorsement of Loomer’s more supportive tone may signal an effort to align the base with current policy. Zelenskyy is expected to meet Trump at the White House in the coming days.
Analysts note that high-profile conversions like Loomer’s could help soften skepticism among some conservatives, though significant portions of the base remain focused on domestic priorities and skeptical of long-term entanglement. The full interview has been released, and its broader reception within Trump’s coalition will likely shape the next phase of the discussion on U.S. policy toward the war.
Caption: Screenshot from the interview by Laura Loomer [EUalive]