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Judge Dismisses Loomer Defamation Suit Over Maher Joke

4/24/2026

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U.S. District Judge James Moody dismissed Laura Loomer’s defamation suit against HBO and Bill Maher, saying the remarks were jokes, not factual claims.
Bill Maher testified his joke referenced Laura Loomer’s recent appearances with U.S. President Donald Trump, including a 9/11 memorial.
Laura Loomer posted on X that the decision was dishonest, will appeal, and the ruling noted Trump still invites her while her 2024 income exceeded prior years.

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U.S. District Judge James Moody dismissed Laura Loomer’s defamation suit against HBO and Bill Maher, saying the remarks were jokes, not factual claims.
Bill Maher testified his joke referenced Laura Loomer’s recent appearances with U.S. President Donald Trump, including a 9/11 memorial.
Laura Loomer posted on X that the decision was dishonest, will appeal, and the ruling noted Trump still invites her while her 2024 income exceeded prior years.