“We need her hired": Candace Owens reacts to Laura Loomer’s bold career pitch after Katie Zacharia’s exit

Candace Owens has thrown her support behind Laura Loomer’s unexpected bid to become the next White House press secretary, but her response may not be as straightforward as it sounds. After Katie Zacharia’s sudden departure just days into the role, Loomer publicly declared herself a strong candidate for the position. Owens responded with an enthusiastic endorsement that raised questions about her true intentions. The exchange has added another twist to the White House communications shake-up, drawing attention to the personalities competing for influence within Donald Trump’s political circle.Candace Owens reacts to Laura Loomer’s White House press secretary pitchOn October 17, Owens responded to Loomer’s proposal with a series of posts that appeared to use sarcasm to make a political point. Her comments followed the departure of Zacharia, who left the position on October 16, just five days after taking office.Owens wrote:“I FULLY endorse this. Every person who understands the Bolshevik takeover of this country should support this. Laura Loomer representing Donald Trump and MAGA is the catalyst our country needs.”She followed that message with another pointed statement:“We need her hired and the neocons defending her hiring. Let’s go!”The tone of the posts suggests that Owens may have been mocking the idea rather than offering straightforward support. However, the comments have added to the online discussion surrounding Loomer’s proposal and the changing White House press team.Owens also reacted to Zacharia’s departure. Sharing a Lionel Media post on X, she added a brief message that suggested a different sentiment toward the outgoing press secretary.“I’m going to miss her.”The contrast between Owens’ comments about Zacharia and her response to Loomer’s ambition has made the exchange particularly notable.Laura Loomer makes her case after Katie Zacharia’s departureLoomer did not wait long to put herself forward as a possible replacement. In a post on X, the political commentator described herself as a strong candidate and promised to bring evidence to presidential briefings.“I would be an amazing Press Secretary. I’d show President Trump all the receipts. I would bring my binder full of receipts to every briefing.”She also shared a childhood photograph and an edited image showing herself with blonde hair, apparently drawing attention to her appearance in comparison with previous press secretaries. Loomer also expressed support for Zacharia in another post.Zacharia had taken office on October 9 after Donald Trump welcomed her to the role. She succeeded Karoline Leavitt, who left the position in August. Trump later suggested that Zacharia reconsider her role while speaking to reporters.The rapid change in the communications team has created fresh uncertainty over who could take charge next. Loomer’s public pitch and Owens’ reaction have added a layer of political drama, although no appointment of Loomer was confirmed in the report.For now, the episode highlights how social media has become a stage for political figures to promote themselves, challenge rivals and shape public debate around the White House.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.