Governor Newsom of California files a $787 million lawsuit against Fox News for labeling him a liar concerning his account of a phone call with former President Trump.
Step Into the Fray:California Governor Gavin Newsom has served Fox News a whopping $787 million lawsuit, accusing them of meddling with a video and dishonestly portraying his phone conversation with ex-President Donald Trump as a lie. Newsom claims Fox News disregarded journalistic integrity to spread harmful propaganda, worsening the decay of an informed democratic government.
The feud between Newsom and Trump erupted over immigration raids and Trump's decision to station National Guard troops in Los Angeles. Trump told reporters on June 10 that he had recently spoken to Newsom and criticized his poor handling of the situation, causing numerous deaths. Newsom swiftly refuted the statement on social media, clarifying that he spoke with Trump late at night on June 6 (early June 7 on the East Coast) and the National Guard topic was not discussed during their conversation.
This legal battle is a significant part of Newsom's broader mission to tackle misinformation and solidifies his position in the ongoing political clash between Democrats and Republicans regarding media power. The $787 million requested represents punitive damages intended as a response to the alleged intentional defamation by Fox News.
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- The ongoing legal battle between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Fox News, with the latter being sued for $787 million amid allegations of dishonesty and intentionally defamatory practices, is a testament to the broader political clash over media power and the fight against misinformation.
- Amidst this contentious political landscape, Fox Corporation, the corporation underlying Fox News, is reported to have had a strong quarter, raising questions about the implications of the ongoing legal battle on their financial standing.
