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Bill Maher addresses Donald Trump and Natalie Harp rumors

During a recent episode of ‘Real Time,’ host Bill Maher addressed rumors regarding the relationship between Donald Trump and his aide, Natalie Harp. Maher referred to Harp as Trump’s ‘emotional support employee,’ noting her constant presence during his travels and her role in providing him with hard copies of favorable news articles.

Maher declined to elaborate on the personal nature of their dynamic, citing a previous legal experience. He noted that he had been sued for $150 million by commentator Laura Loomer following jokes made about an alleged relationship between Loomer and Trump. Although a federal judge dismissed that defamation lawsuit in April, ruling the comments were jokes rather than actionable facts, Maher stated that being sued is ‘expensive and unpleasant.’

The monologue followed comments made by Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia, which had sparked renewed speculation regarding the bond between the former president and Harp.

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