Trending Now - Laura Loomer Slams Bill Maher Defamation Ruling as Misogynistic

WHO:

Newsweek - Laura Loomer, Bill Maher, President Trump

NBC News - Laura Loomer, Bill Maher

WHAT:

Drudge Report - Laura Loomer lost her lawsuit against Bill Maher regarding comments made in 2024.

Newsweek - Laura Loomer lost a defamation case against Bill Maher.

NBC News - A federal judge dismissed Loomer's defamation suit, stating that Maher was clearly making a joke.

WHERE:

NBC News - The case was heard in a federal court.

WHEN:

Newsweek - The comments made by Maher occurred in 2024.

WHY:

Newsweek - Loomer described the ruling as "misogynistic."

HOW:

NBC News - The judge determined that Maher's suggestion of a sexual relationship between Loomer and Trump was a joke.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 13:24 UTC)

Laura Loomer has lost her lawsuit against Bill Maher over comments he made in 2024, according to the Drudge Report. The ruling was announced at 11:22 UTC. This legal battle has drawn attention due to the high-profile nature of both parties involved.

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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 11:22 UTC)

Laura Loomer has lost her defamation case against Bill Maher, as a federal judge dismissed the suit, stating that Maher was clearly making a joke. The comments that sparked the lawsuit were made by Maher in 2024, where he suggested a sexual relationship between Loomer and Trump. Loomer has described the ruling as "misogynistic," highlighting her discontent with the judge's decision.