Laura Loomer Escalates MAGA Rift Targeting Sean Duffy Over NASA Nomination

Laura Loomer, a prominent supporter of President Trump, has publicly criticized Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy for not supporting Elon Musk's ally, Jared Isaacman, as the next NASA administrator, highlighting a new rift within the MAGA movement. Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and commercial astronaut, was originally nominated but his candidacy was withdrawn amid tensions between Musk and President Trump. Duffy, who is serving as interim NASA administrator, has expressed interest in maintaining the role and suggested the possibility of moving NASA under the Department of Transportation, a proposal confirmed by NASA but without Duffy seeking to retain the position permanently. Senators Tim Sheehy and Ted Cruz are backing Isaacman's potential re-nomination, while Loomer and Musk have criticized Duffy, with Musk calling him "Sean Dummy." Loomer warned that without Isaacman’s leadership, the United States risks losing the space race to China, and she disparaged Duffy’s background as a reality TV star turned politician. The White House has remained non-committal about the NASA leadership decision, stating discussions are ongoing and no final decision has been made.