Bill Maher Sued After Stirring Pot with Trump-Loomer Allegation [WATCH]

By Jim Taft On Oct 22, 2024

Bill Maher is facing serious legal trouble after conservative activist and Trump supporter, Laura Loomer, slapped him with a $150 million lawsuit.

As reported by TMZ, the suit stems from Maher’s controversial comments on his HBO show, Real Time With Bill Maher, where he falsely claimed Loomer had a romantic relationship with Donald Trump.

Republican congressional candidate Laura Loomer speaks at an election night event at the airport Hilton in West Palm Beach, August 18, 2020. Loomer is one of five GOP candidates hoping to secure the nomination in the primary on Aug. 18. The winner will challenge the winner of Democratic primary between incumbent U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel and Guido Weiss in the November general election. [ALLEN EYESTONE/palmbeachpost.com]

Loomer, known for her fiery investigative journalism and staunch loyalty to Trump, filed the lawsuit in Sumter County, Florida.

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She alleges that Maher’s comments were not only “false, malicious, and defamatory” but also made without any basis in fact.

The remarks were made during Maher’s September 13, 2024, episode, where he insinuated that Loomer was romantically involved with the 45th president, saying, “She’s 31, looks like his type,” and implying that she could be part of an “arranged relationship to affect the election.”

In response, Loomer vehemently denied the baseless accusation, emphasizing that she has never been involved with Trump in any romantic or intimate way.

Former president Donald Trump talks about the assassination attempt on him as he speaks to an audience during a town hall meeting at Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

She noted that Trump is a married man and that Maher had absolutely no evidence to support his reckless claim. Loomer’s suit also targets HBO, accusing the network of profiting from Maher’s defamatory statements and allowing the falsehoods to air.

Trump himself chimed in shortly after Maher’s remarks, using his Truth Social platform to attack the comedian. He called Maher a “befuddled mess” and labeled his show as “boring,” leaving no doubt about his disapproval of Maher’s antics.

While Maher may have thought his comments were just provocative entertainment, Loomer is clearly not letting it slide, demanding $150 million in damages.

Laura Loomer just sued Bill Maher and HBO for defamation.

She’s seeking a jury trial and $150 million in damages.

Maher falsely accused Loomer of sleeping with President Trump and refused to retract his comments. pic.twitter.com/jsbubXLQqG

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The case puts Maher in a precarious position, as Loomer’s lawsuit seeks not only financial compensation but also to restore her reputation from what she sees as a calculated smear.

With Trump backing her up and the legal battle heating up, it remains to be seen how this courtroom drama will unfold.

Former President Donald Trump poses at a campaign rally July 27 at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. In his speech, Trump called on his supporters to flip the state red.

As of now, Maher and HBO have not commented on the lawsuit.

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