Max Blumenthal, a reporter, stated that he was singled out by border patrol upon his return to the US after receiving online targeting from Laura Loomer, a known ally of former President Trump. Blumenthal reported that Loomer suggested he should be detained by US Marshals upon landing. He expressed concerns about potential harassment due to these posts.
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US reporter claims border patrol seized his cell phones after online targeting
Reporter Max Blumenthal claims that his cell phones were seized by border patrol after he was targeted online by Laura Loomer, a Trump ally. Blumenthal had been in Tehran covering the funeral of Iran’s supreme leader and prepared for possible harassment upon his return to the US.
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