Writing Homework Help

On February 4, 2013, Donald Trump filed a Complaint for money damages in the Los Angeles County Superior Court for Breach of Contract against comedian and television host Bill Maher. The Complaint was founded upon Maher’s public comments, made during an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, suggesting that based on physical appearances, Trump’s father must have been an orangutan.

After reading the below-linked Complaint, please identify and explain the defenses you would raise to its allegations if you were Maher’s defense counsel.