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Loomer Fights HBO Defamation Over Trump Affair Claims

8/17/2025

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Laura Loomer's attorney, Larry Klayman, asserts her tweets do not disclose confidential deposition details, labeling HBO and Bill Maher's claims as a "manufactured nonissue."
Loomer is suing HBO for defamation over Maher's suggestion of an affair with Trump, which she denies.
HBO aims to restrict Loomer from publicly discussing her deposition, citing legal concerns.
Loomer contends her testimony was misrepresented and has made contentious remarks about political figures, including Lindsey Graham.

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Laura Loomer's attorney, Larry Klayman, asserts her tweets do not disclose confidential deposition details, labeling HBO and Bill Maher's claims as a "manufactured nonissue."
Loomer is suing HBO for defamation over Maher's suggestion of an affair with Trump, which she denies.
HBO aims to restrict Loomer from publicly discussing her deposition, citing legal concerns.
Loomer contends her testimony was misrepresented and has made contentious remarks about political figures, including Lindsey Graham.