Laura Loomer Blasts Return of FDA Vaccine Chief She Helped Force Out

Laura Loomer has reacted with anger after a Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) vaccine chief she criticized returned to the agency.

Writing on X, formerly Twitter , the conservative commentator slammed President Donald Trump 's administration for rehiring Dr. Vinay Prasad two weeks after he resigned from his role leading the FDA's vaccines and gene therapy division.

Why It Matters

Loomer is an influential figure in right-wing circles. She was present alongside Trump on the 2024 campaign trail, and she has been tied to his decision to fire National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and other aides, although the president has denied that she was the reason for the sackings.

Prasad used to work for the University of California , San Francisco. He has also previously worked at th