Far-Right Activist Laura Loomer Slammed Over "Genocidal" Comment

Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, has come under fire for suggesting that alligators at Trump's new immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," would have "at least 65 million meals" due to the Latino population in the United States. Loomer's comment was met with swift condemnation from critics, including former Barack Obama aide Tommy Vietor, who called her a "lunatic" and questioned whether the 65 million figure referred to the Latino population.

Key Takeaways:

• Loomer's comment has been labeled as "genocidal" by some critics, who point out that the 65.2 million Hispanic population in the United States is not the same as the number of immigrants in the country.
• The comment is just the latest in Loomer's long history of making controversial statements, including supporting Trump's decision to bomb Iran and making headlines for her anti-immigrant rhetoric.
• Loomer's comment has been widely shared on social media, with some users comparing her to the Nazi supreme leader and making fun of her looks.
• The new immigration detention center, which was built in eight days and features over 200 security cameras and 400 security personnel, is expected to hold around 3,000 detainees upon completion.
• The facility has been criticized by opponents, who argue that it is a symbol of Trump's harsh anti-immigration policies and a prime example of the administration's focus on detention and deportation.

Statistics:

• 65.2 million: the number of Hispanic people living in the United States, according to the U.S. Census website.
• 3,000: the estimated number of detainees that the new immigration detention center will hold upon completion.
• 200: the number of security cameras installed at the new facility.
• 400: the number of security personnel working at the new facility.
• 8 days: the amount of time it took to build the new immigration detention center.

Sources:

• The Independent
• Twitter
• Getty Images