Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News for allegedly misrepresenting a phone call between him and President Trump. The lawsuit claims Fox News falsely reported about the conversation and harmed Newsom's reputation.
Key Facts
- Governor Gavin Newsom filed a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News.
- The lawsuit accuses Fox News of misrepresenting a phone call between Newsom and President Trump.
- Newsom's conversation with Trump occurred after immigration-related protests in Los Angeles.
- Fox News reportedly aired misleading claims, suggesting Newsom lied about the call.
- Newsom alleges these reports were meant to damage his reputation and mislead the public.
- Fox News plans to defend itself vigorously and dismissed the lawsuit as frivolous.
- Newsom's requested damages match the amount Fox paid to settle a previous lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems.
- Newsom may drop the lawsuit if Fox retracts its statements and issues an apology.
