Laura Loomer
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Laura Loomer is a conservative activist who received international coverage for disrupting the Shakespeare in the Park production of Julius Caesar (play) in New York City. [1] [2]
Julius Caesar play disruption
On the night of June 16, 2017, Loomer temporarily disrupted the play when she rushed on stage shortly after the character Caesar was assassinated.[3] Before being escorted off the stage, Loomer shouted to the audience “Stop the normalization of political violence against the right! This is unacceptable!”, followed by the audience booing. [4] The play portrays a "Trump-like" figure who plays Caesar with a Slovenian-accented wife. [5] Loomer who is pro-Trump was arrested for disorderly conduct and trespassing. [6]
Chelsea Clinton book signing
On June 7, 2017, at a book signing in New York, Loomer asked Chelsea Clinton to sign a copy of Chelsea's book to Juanita Broaddrick, one of former President Bill Clinton's accusers. [7]
Career
Loomer was a former employee of James O'Keefe known for his investigative undercover videos. [3]Loomer is currently an employee for The Rebel Media. [8]
References
External links
- Laura Loomer rushes stage [1] ibtimes.com
- ↑ Woman who stormed stage during controversial Julius Caesar is arrested. In: Belfast Telegraph. 17. Juni 2017, abgerufen am 17. Juni 2017.
- ↑ This is violence against Donald Trump': rightwingers interrupt Julius Caesar play. In: The Guardian. 17. Juni 2017, abgerufen am 17. Juni 2017.
- ↑ a b Two Protesters Disrupt ‘Julius Caesar’ in Central Park. In: New York Times. 17. Juni 2017, abgerufen am 17. Juni 2017.
- ↑ Pro-Trump protester arrested after rushing stage at controversial ‘Julius Caesar’ production in New York. In: The Washington Post. 17. Juni 2017, abgerufen am 17. Juni 2017.
- ↑ Pro-Trump protester storms stage at ‘Julius Caesar’ performance. In: New York Daily News. 17. Juni 2017, abgerufen am 17. Juni 2017.
- ↑ Pro-Trump Protester Arrested After Rushing Stage at ‘Caesar’ Play in Central Park. In: NBC News. 17. Juni 2017, abgerufen am 17. Juni 2017.
- ↑ Cringe Video: Chelsea Asked to Sign Book for Bill Clinton-Accuser Juanita Broaddrick. In: Fox News. 7. Juni 2017, abgerufen am 17. Juni 2017.
- ↑ Blogger booed off stage after rushing ‘Julius Caesar. In: New York Post. 17. Juni 2017, abgerufen am 17. Juni 2017.