Laura Loomer files $150 million defamation lawsuit against Bill Maher for suggesting Trump affair

Laura Loomer filed a $150 million defamation lawsuit against comedian Bill Maher and HBO in Florida, saying the “real-time” career host and comedian made damaging comments by saying on her comedy show based on political comments that he “thinks” she was “maybe”. have an affair with Donald Trump.

The lawsuit claims Maher falsely suggested Loomer had a “concerted relationship” with the former president and GOP candidate to influence the 2024 presidential race. Loomer, not shy about her right-wing views, accuses the proven provocateur of making false statements with “maliciousness” and causing you significant personal and professional harm.

The complaint, filed Tuesday in Orange County Circuit Court and obtained by TheWrap, alleges that the lifelong funnyman, who has made hyperbolic jokes and wild political innuendos for a living since time immemorial , went too far during a segment in early September.

“I think maybe Laura Loomer is in an arranged relationship to influence the election because she’s very close to Trump. She’s 31, she seems like his type,” Maher said on “Real Time.” “Who is Trump f——? Because I said, it’s nobody. He’s been a dog for too long. And it’s not Melania. I think we might get our answer this week. I think it might be Laura Loomer.”

The suit contends Maher’s comments falsely accused Loomer of having an extramarital affair with Trump, despite her saying “I think … maybe/could” before each statement on the HBO comedy political commentary show.

Loomer’s lawsuit says the alleged allegations are “baseless” and “fabricated for attention, notoriety, clicks and profits.” He also claims he made disparaging remarks in a later segment of the comedy political talk show titled “24 Things You Didn’t Know About Laura Loomer.”

Loomer claims she has suffered “unwarranted ridicule, embarrassment, loss of reputation and career opportunities, as well as financial damages” as a result of Maher’s comments. She is seeking $150 million in damages and a jury trial.

It was not immediately clear when a judge would have a chance to consider arguments for dismissal. HBO did not immediately respond to a request for a silly.

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