Atlantic staff writer Michael Scherer on Laura Loomer's influence on President Trump

By A Martínez

Published August 25, 2025 at 5:03 AM EDT

NPR's A Martinez talks with Atlantic staff writer Michael Scherer about Laura Loomer's influence with President Trump and his administration.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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