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Laura Loomer’s Hitler t-shirt photo was edited

Harry October 29, 2024

Claim: Laura Loomer pictured wearing ‘Hitler Did Nothing Wrong’ t-shirt

A post on October 12 (direct link, archive link) shows conservative activist Laura Loomer wearing a shirt that reads “Hitler Did Nothing Wrong” while holding a megaphone. The men behind him are carrying flags and wearing shirts with former President Donald Trump’s name on them.

“Trump is rallying today!” reads the title of the post. “These are MAGAs.”

Other versions of the claim were shared on: Topics And x, old Twitter.

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The text on Loomer’s shirt has been digitally altered. The original photo shows Loomer wearing a T-shirt that reads “Donald Trump Did Nothing Wrong.”

Loomer’s shirt references Trump, not Hitler

Loomer, an avid Trump supporter, is no stranger to controversy. has caused controversy before About his conspiracies regarding 9/11 and his comments about Vice President Kamala Harris’ Indian heritage.

However, the text on Loomer’s shirt has been edited.

original photo He was captured by the Associated Press in June 2023 outside the federal courthouse in Miami. Trump was taken to court there allegedly hiding More than 300 classified documents at the nearby Mar-a-Lago resort after leaving the White House in January 2021. In the photo, Loomer is seen wearing a shirt that reads “Donald Trump Did Nothing Wrong.”

Hundreds of people gathered outside the courthouse with Loomer to show their support for the former president. Later Florida federal judge dismissed the case Because he said the appointment of Jack Smith, special counsel on the case, in July 2023 was illegal.

accuracy check: No, The Atlantic didn’t run a headline story saying Trump is Hitler

Associated Press also caught similar photos Loomer’s He wears the jersey at the rally. conservative activist photographed On various occasions with the shirt he designed, according to AP’s article.

Loomer is currently selling a “Donald Trump did nothing wrong” T-shirt on his website.

USA TODAY reached out to Loomer and the user who shared the post for comment but did not immediately hear back.

Reuters And AFP He also refuted the claim.

Our fact-checking sources:

Associated Press, June 13, 2023, FL: People gather outside President Donald Trump’s hearing
Associated Press, June 13, 2023, FL: People gather outside President Donald Trump’s hearing
Associated Press, June 13, 2023, FL: People gather outside President Donald Trump’s hearing
Associated Press, April 16, Pro-Gaza protesters hold rally on Wall Street
Associated Press, September 18, Trump Confronted About His Relationship With Laura Loomer

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