Conservative activist Laura Loomer criticized mainstream media outlets for complaining about Trump blocking them from press access, calling it hypocritical given their constant negative coverage of him.

She argued reporters who oppose Trump should welcome being banned, but instead display what she described as an addiction to covering him. Loomer characterized the press corps as "total junkies" unable to quit their Trump fixation despite claiming to dislike him.

The comments come amid ongoing tensions between Trump and legacy media organizations over press credentials and access.