Laura Loomer has faced intense criticism for social media comments suggesting alligators could consume 65 million Latino Americans. The controversial post has gone viral across multiple platforms, raising concerns about dangerous rhetoric targeting ethnic communities.
Loomer’s post stated “Alligator lives matter,” and claimed alligators would be “guaranteed at least 65 million meals if we get started now.” The reference to 65 million appears to target the Latino population in the United States, connecting her comments to ongoing immigration enforcement debates.
The post gained wider attention when shared by the “Republicans against Trump” account, which noted that there are 65 million Latinos in the U.S. and that “MAGA wants them gone, whether they are U.S. citizens or undocumented, it doesn’t matter.” The viral spread led to widespread condemnation from users who called the comments dehumanizing and dangerous.
Trump administration ramps up deportation efforts nationwide
Since President Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, his administration has significantly increased immigration enforcement operations. In the first 50 days of the Trump Administration, Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) has made 32,809 enforcement arrests, which nearly matches the entire fiscal year 2024 total of 33,242 arrests.
The administration has set ambitious deportation targets, with budget documents showing that ICE aims to deport 1 million immigrants per year, representing what many see as Trump’s most terrifying promise to his base. However, the pace has been slower than expected. At the end of April, the Administration said it had deported more than 139,000 migrants, which was behind pace to reach their aggressive targets.
There are 65 million Latinos in the U.S. MAGA wants them gone, whether they are U.S. citizens or undocumented, it doesn’t matter. pic.twitter.com/qYcCHLIxBf
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) July 2, 2025
ICE operations have expanded beyond targeting only those with criminal records. While ICE agents have arrested over 38,000 migrants with criminal convictions, new data shows a recent shift toward also arresting those who have not been accused of crimes. On January 23, 2025, ICE began carrying out raids on so-called sanctuary cities, with hundreds of immigrants detained and deported.
The monthly deportation numbers show ICE deported 11,000 migrants in February, just over 12,300 in the first four weeks of March, and approximately 17,200 in April. These numbers reflect the administration’s commitment to what they describe as the largest deportation operation in American history.
Loomer’s comments highlight the intense political divisions surrounding immigration policy. Her post, which has been viewed over 1.3 million times, represents the extreme rhetoric that has become common in immigration debates, reflecting her established pattern of making inflammatory predictions. Critics argue that such language dehumanizes immigrant communities and contributes to a climate of fear and hostility.
The Latino population in the United States includes both citizens and non-citizens, with many families having mixed immigration status. The broad language used in the original post and Loomer’s response has raised concerns about targeting entire communities based on ethnicity rather than legal status. Immigration advocates worry that such rhetoric could lead to discrimination against all Latino Americans, regardless of their citizenship status.
