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Far-right Trump ally clashes with admin over president's embrace of 'most barbaric' leader

Far-right activist Laura Loomer, one of President Donald Trump’s most loyal allies, is pushing his administration to get tougher on Russian President Vladimir Putin. She’s also making a startling claim about Americans held in Russia. “SCOOP: I just spoke with an official at the center of the negotiations to release American hostages held by Russia and…

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Raw Story· Oct 24, 6:21 PMFar-right Trump ally clashes with admin over president's embrace of 'most barbaric' leader

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