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'Whitewashing Laura Loomer': AP interview sparks backlash on social media
The Associated Press faced backlash after publishing an interview with Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and close ally of US President Donald Trump, during her visit to Ukraine. Critics accused the news agency of 'whitewashing' Loomer, arguing the interview downplayed her history of anti-Muslim rhetoric, racist remarks, and conspiracy theories by focusing on her comments about Ukraine.
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