Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit against Fox News, claiming $787 million in damages for disseminating false claims about whether President Trump contacted him regarding the National Guard during immigration protests. This suit follows a similar precedent set by Fox's settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over election misinformation. Newsom asserts that the media's portrayal of him as dishonest undermines democratic integrity, while Fox intends to defend against the allegations, labeling the lawsuit a publicity stunt aimed at silencing criticism of Newsom.
Governor Gavin Newsom's lawsuit against Fox News highlights the tension between public figures and media outlets, with serious allegations of misinformation and its potential repercussions.
The lawsuit asserts that Fox News's claims about Newsom misrepresenting his communications with President Trump amount to malicious propaganda that harms democratic processes.
Collection
[
|
...
]