Laura Loomer, a close ally of Donald Trump, apparently traveled on the former president's plane to the debate in Philadelphia.

Loomer's ongoing proximity to Trump is worthy of serious media scrutiny.

As Media Matters noted when writing about an appearance Trump running mate JD Vance made on her program earlier this year, Loomer has described herself as a “proud Islamophobe” who is “pro-white nationalism.” She has also recently launched unhinged attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, including repeatedly calling her a “hoe”; saying that the vice president dances “like a hood rat” and “is low brow”; and falsely claiming that “Harris isn’t Black.” 

She also smeared gun safety activist and former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who is the wife of Sen. Mark Kelly, as “brain dead” after she survived an assassination attempt. Just days ago, following the shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, Loomer said, “I don't think it's a coincidence. I think it's really bizarre how every single time there's a major election, there's always a school shooting.”

In covering Trump's arrival, Fox News mentioned a number of members of Trump's entourage, but did not highlight Loomer.

You can find additional research on Loomer's extremism here.