For people like Laura Loomer, Peace with Iran is not an Option

The Greek Courier

March 8, 2026

The US is going to learn the hard way that Trump's victory ceasefire is nothing to write home about, his White House influencer believes

Laura Loomer, a conservative influencer in the White House, echoed a common sentiment among critics of the negotiations, namely, that appeasement could embolden adversaries, and expressed significant disappointment over the recent temporary ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which was announced by Donald Trump. Loomer heavily criticized the diplomatic negotiations, arguing that they undermined American interests. She also deepened the divide within the GOP between those who oppose the war and those who support it.

 

In a series of posts on social media, Loomer voiced her concerns about the ceasefire, arguing that it brought no benefit to the U.S., instead allowing Iran to celebrate the deal. She predicted the ceasefire would ultimately fail and reiterated her belief that Trump would be “proven right” that the Iranian regime “needs to be wiped out.”

 

“The negotiation has been a failure so those who are celebrating while undermining Trump are misguided,” Loomer said. “This isn’t anything to write home about.” adding, “The second Trump is gone, they will build a nuclear weapon and attack the US and Israel. Negotiating with terrorists only makes them stronger. Sadly, I think the US is going to learn the hard way.”

And, in an effort to protect her employer, she emphasized: 

“Luckily President Trump wasn’t in charge of the negotiations. That’s what we all need to remember when the ceasefire that isn’t a ceasefire fails and Americans are attacked and killed by Iranian proxies or the IRGC [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps].”

While the U.S. and Iran reached a temporary truce just ahead of a deadline set by Trump, the exact terms remain vague, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Trump later claimed that Iran would cease uranium enrichment and cooperate with U.S. efforts to eliminate buried nuclear materials, though no confirmation has been provided from Iranian officials.

 

Loomer expressed skepticism about the ceasefire's effectiveness, suggesting that Iranian leadership could leverage any tolls collected from shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to fund extremist activities. She forewarned that without decisive action, Iran would potentially advance its nuclear capabilities as soon as Trump is no longer in power.

 

While Loomer’s criticism aligns her closely with Trump’s foreign policy stance, it raises broader questions about accountability for the current state of affairs in the region and about the state of internal affairs in the GOP. For now, the Iranian regime remains entrenched, suggesting that simply relying on military might or negotiated ceasefires may not yield immediate resolutions, as seen in ongoing conflicts like Ukraine versus Russia. Which means that the uncertainty may drag on until Fall, and no one knows what effects it will have in the US if the war resumes right before the Elections. 

“Trump Net Approval Drops to Record Low.” 

That’s the headline from the YouGov story about the new national survey it conducted last week for The Economist. His overall performance score comes in at net negative 23 percent. As the Hill eloquently put it "Trump’s ratings have been in intensive care for months, but the controversy over starting a war against Iran a month ago has put them on life support."

 

However, the reality is more nuanced; the success or failure of such agreements often hinges on long-term geopolitical dynamics rather than immediate outcomes. The precarious situation indicates that sustaining any form of peace in the region will likely require more than just a temporary pause in hostilities, and the endgame remains uncertain amid complex international relations.