Laura Loomer said she should sue liberal comedian Bill Maher after he suggested that she and Donald Trump are in an arranged relationship to influence the 2024 election.
Maher - who spent much of his Friday show mocking the conservative influencer over her ties to Trump - was discussing Loomers allegation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are faking a relationship to sway 2004 voters.
I think maybe Laura Loomers in an arranged relationship to influence the election because shes very close to Trump, Maher said on his HBO series Real Time Friday.
He then cited his vulgar reasoning: “Shes 31, looks like his type ... Whos Trump f******? Because I said, its not nobody. Hes been a dog for too long. And its not Melania. I think we may have our answer this week.”
Loomer furiously responded on social media after the show, denying any relationship with Trump: I should sue Bill Maher for Defamation. This is beyond the pale and it’s a complete and blatant lie.
Laura Loomer said she should sue liberal comedian Bill Maher after he suggested that she and Donald Trump are in an arranged relationship to influence the 2024 election
I think maybe Laura Loomers in an arranged relationship to influence the election because shes very close to Trump, Maher said on his HBO series Real Time Friday
I have never in my life seen such a coordinated attack by the mainstream Media, the White House and leftist personalities to target a private citizen and investigative journalist simply because I flew on a plane and I support Donald Trump Loomer added.
She doubled down, calling accusations of a relationship incredibly disrespectful to President Trump and First Lady Melania. Donald Trump has made no comment, though he has threatened to sue Maher for remarks he made suggesting the former presidents father was an orangutan in the past.
It’s very obvious some type of memo went out because the reaction to what I said is completely overblown and it’s a full blown character assassination campaign, Loomer continued.
This is a full blown lie from @billmaher, and he is maliciously and deliberately defaming me.
Maher slammed Donald Trumps new bulls*** whisperer Loomer after the right wing firebrand was spotted with the president in recent days.
The comic also predicted that Trumps performance at the debate is a sign that its over for him in the election.
Trump says Laura Loomer does not have a role in his campaign and disagrees with some of her recent statements but is grateful for her support as the MAGA Civil War over her presence rages.
Lefty Maher said on her HBO show that Loomer is for MAGA World, for people who find Marjorie Taylor Greene too intellectual.
Liberal comedian Bill Maher slammed Donald Trumps new bulls--- whisperer Laura Loomer after the right wing firebrand was spotted with the president in recent days
Trump says Laura Loomer does not have a role in his campaign and disagrees with some of her recent statements but is grateful for her support as the MAGA Civil War over her presence rages
He claimed that Trump is getting his theories about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio from Loomer, who Maher referred to as the former presidents new bulls*** whisperer, saying that hes with her everywhere now.
You name the crazy s***, she believes in it. Youve heard of Florida Man? Shes Florida Woman, he added.
Maher then went on to argue that Trumps performance at Tuesdays debate would be what causes him to lose in November.
Tonight Im saying: I think its over, Maher claimed, comparing Trump to Joe McCarthy, who eventually burned out politically.
Mahers guests, conservative pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson and former Democrat Senator Al Franken, did not appear to agree.
I do not share your confidence, Soltis Anderson responded.
The reality is that people have known Donald Trump and known who he is for a very long time. When you ask people Do you need to know more about these candidates? with Kamala Harris, they say yes... but when you ask that about Trump, only a fraction of voters say that they do.
Maher then claimed that the polls will remain tied until election day but that ultimately, Trump will lose.
Maher then went on to argue that Trumps performance at Tuesdays debate would be what causes him to lose in November
Mahers guests, conservative pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson and former Democrat Senator Al Franken, did not appear to agree
Franken sarcastically looked relieved: Phew, thank God. I hope youre right.
Loomer has become a regular fixture at Trumps Mar-a-Lago home despite her outlandish views, and this week made racist comments about Trumps opponent Kamala Harris.
Earlier Friday, Trump said at a press conference that hes unaware of the controversy surrounding Loomer and said he doesnt control her.
In a more complete statement Friday on Truth Social, Trump appeared to disavow some of her more controversial remarks: Laura Loomer doesn’t work for the Campaign. She’s a private citizen and longtime supporter. I disagree with the statements she made.
However, he then continued with a statement of support for a woman who said 9/11 was an inside job and that if Kamala Harris the White House will smell like curry & White House speeches will be facilitated via a call center.
At a press conference at his Los Angeles golf club in front of the Pacific Ocean on Friday, Trump refused to criticize her.
I dont control Laura, he said. I cant tell Laura what to do. Shes a supporter.
Instead he called her a free spirit and claimed to know nothing about the offending post she made about curry and call centers.
Earlier Friday, Trump said at a press conference that hes unaware of the controversy surrounding Loomer and said he doesnt control her
At a press conference at his Los Angeles golf club in front of the Pacific Ocean on Friday, Trump refused to criticize her
Vice President Harris is the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants.
Her presence on Trumps private jet has alarmed many of the former presidents allies who believe that she is hurting his chances of winning over new voters.
DailyMail.com reported Friday that Loomers presence in Trumpworld are part of signs that Trumps presidential campaign is reeling and even at war – with itself.
When contacted by the Mail, the Trump campaign did not comment on why Loomer was allowed to fly with the president – but a campaign source distanced themselves from her.
Meanwhile, outrage among prominent Trump allies over Loomers relationship with Trump is now exploding into public view.
An array of Republicans from Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor-Greene to Sen. Lindsey Graham have denounced Loomer, with Taylor-Greene calling her past remarks appalling and extremely racist.
Last year, Trump reportedly asked his team to add Loomer to the campaign payroll and he was rebuffed at Wiles direction. She was keeping the crazies out, a person involved in the 2024 campaign told NBC News in April 2023.
Loomer, a twice failed Congressional candidate in Florida and self-described proud Islamophobe, raised eyebrows as she was spotted attending Trumps debate showdown with Kamala Harris - with some observers noticing her appearing to be cozying up to the former president.
Outrage among prominent Trump allies over Loomers relationship with Trump is now exploding into public view
Last year, Trump reportedly asked his team to add Loomer to the campaign payroll and he was rebuffed
While she has no official role in the campaign, it was reported in April 2023 that Trump was intent on offering Loomer a job, only for the proposition to be met with dismay from his aides.
And after re-appearing in Trump world at the debate, the bad blood between Loomer and some influential Republicans continued when she took to Twitter - one of the many platforms she has been banned from in the past - to offer a prediction.
If Kamala Harris wins, the White House will smell like curry, she tweeted.
Loomer first captured attention in conservative circles around 2015, when she was suspended from Barry University in Florida after attempting to create the Sympathetic Students in Support of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria club.
Although Loomer allegedly created the group to prove woke students would support ISIS, it only led to her being suspended for breaching student code of conduct and allegations that she filmed people without their consent.
In the years since, Loomer has been seen by her critics, including those on the right, as an attention-seeking influencer who hopes for controversy, also including floating theories that the 2018 Parkland school shooting - where 17 people were killed - was staged.
She has routinely catapulted off controversies to boost her brand, also including a high-profile ban from Uber after arguing that users should be allowed to choose non-Muslim drivers.
Since she joined Trumps campaign, officially or unofficially, as the 2024 presidential race enters its home stretch, insiders are increasingly pointing the finger at Loomer as the source of Trumps troubles.
Loomer, a twice failed Congressional candidate in Florida and self-described proud Islamophobe, raised eyebrows as she was spotted attending Trumps debate showdown with Kamala Harris
Loomer has been seen by her critics, including those on the right, as an attention-seeking influencer who hopes for controversy
Trump again opened fresh wounds by inviting Loomer to join him as he paid his respects to the victims of 9/11 at Ground Zero in Manhattan.
A usually somber event attended by ex-presidents, Loomers appearance drew attention away from the tribute as her provocative past resurfaced.
Just one year prior, she shared a video to X that claimed 9/11 was an inside job, and implied it was linked to a scandal at the time over the federal government allegedly losing trillions in government funds.
While painted by some of her critics as a fringe player in the world of Republican politics, Loomer has not been without some success among the GOP electorate.
In 2020, she defeated five opponents to win the Republican primary in Floridas 21st Congressional District with 43 percent of the vote.
However, she went on to lose to incumbent Lois Frankel in the deep blue district - but Loomers aspirations for office were not done.
A year after her defeat, she announced her candidacy for Floridas 11st district, where Donald Trump is notably a registered voter.
Although she failed to advance out of the Republican primary, Loomers diehard commitment to MAGA was on full display as she - like Trump in 2020 - refused to concede her loss to Rep. Daniel Webster.
In an election night speech, Loomer called out vague allegations of voter fraud and argued that big tech targeted her candidacy, telling a crowd: Im not conceding because Im a winner.