This is just one of many times Loomer has taken a victory lap round the White House perimeter in recent months. Despite not holding a government or administration role, Loomer appears to be influencing the government from beyond and experts say this is increasing.

The Atlantic's Michael Scherer joins Morning Joe to discuss his new reporting on unofficial adviser to President Donald Trump Laura Loomer.

Far-right activist Laura Loomer is flexing her influence with the White House as she racks up policy and personnel wins from the outside. The State Department’s decision to halt the issuance of visitor visas to people from Gaza marked the latest instance of Loomer seeing results for a cause she has championed using her