MAGA Ally Vows Retribution Against GOP Senators Criticizing Trump's Racist Post

Laura Loomer threatens to give Trump a list of Republican lawmakers who condemned his video depicting the Obamas as primates.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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A prominent MAGA influencer with close ties to former President Trump is vowing to retaliate against any Republican lawmakers who have criticized the president over his recent racist social media post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates. Laura Loomer, known for her influence over Trump's hiring and firing decisions, took to the social media platform X to threaten GOP Senators, saying she is "compiling a list" of those who "attacked President Trump" and will provide it to him ahead of an upcoming Republican event.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing divide within the Republican party, as some of Trump's most loyal supporters double down on his controversial rhetoric and behavior, while other GOP lawmakers feel compelled to publicly condemn it. The threat of retaliation against those who break ranks could further deepen partisan tensions and make it more difficult for the party to unite ahead of the next election cycle.

The details

Loomer, a far-right activist known for her close ties to Trump, took to X (formerly Twitter) to warn that she is "compiling a list of every single GOP Senator who attacked President Trump today" over his recent racist social media post. The post in question featured a video that portrayed former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as non-human primates. This prompted bipartisan outrage, including from some of Trump's most loyal allies like Senator Tim Scott. However, Loomer has vowed to provide Trump with the list of critical Republican lawmakers ahead of an upcoming Republican National Senatorial Committee meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, suggesting she intends for them to face potential retaliation from the former president.

  • The racist social media post by former President Trump occurred on February 8, 2026.
  • Loomer's threat to compile a list of criticizing GOP Senators was also made on February 8, 2026.
  • The National Republican Senatorial Committee Winter Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida that Loomer referenced is scheduled for this weekend.

The players

Laura Loomer

A far-right activist and MAGA influencer known for her close ties to former President Trump and her ability to influence his hiring and firing decisions.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States whose racist social media post sparked the bipartisan backlash that prompted Loomer's threat of retaliation.

Tim Scott

A Republican Senator who is one of Trump's most loyal allies but still condemned the former president's racist post.

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What they’re saying

“I am compiling a list of every single GOP Senator who attacked President Trump today, and I am printing it out and giving it to President Trump ahead of the [National Republican Senatorial Committee] Winter Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida this weekend.”

— Laura Loomer, MAGA Activist (X (formerly Twitter)

“If you see a GOP Rep attacking Trump today with false accusations of racism, please post below.”

— Laura Loomer, MAGA Activist (X (formerly Twitter)

What’s next

The National Republican Senatorial Committee Winter Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida where Loomer plans to provide Trump with her list of criticizing GOP Senators is scheduled for this weekend.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the growing divide within the Republican party, as some of Trump's most ardent supporters double down on his inflammatory rhetoric and behavior, while other GOP lawmakers feel compelled to publicly condemn it. The threat of retaliation against those who break ranks could further deepen partisan tensions and make it more difficult for the party to unite ahead of future elections.