Newsom’s Legal Action Against Fox News Raises Eyebrows
California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking a bold step by suing Fox News for defamation, specifically over allegations regarding a recent conversation he had with President Trump. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware—where Fox News is incorporated—hopes to recover at least $787 million in damages. This legal move appears to signal a shift in Newsom’s strategy as he increasingly takes on the president and his supporters.
Tension Between Newsom and Trump Intensifies
Newsom’s grievance stems from an appearance by Jesse Watters on Fox News, where the host claimed that Newsom lied about the details of his call with Trump. In a show of determination, Newsom’s legal team has demanded a formal retraction and an apology from Watters—if these requests are fulfilled, the governor might consider dropping the lawsuit. It’s quite a dramatic turn, especially considering the tense political climate over immigration, heightened by Trump sending military troops to LA earlier this month.
Legal Battle Echoes Larger Political Struggles
In his statement regarding the lawsuit, Newsom drew parallels to the $787 million settlement Fox News reached earlier this year with Dominion Voting Systems over false claims that harmed the company. He expressed a strong sentiment about the importance of trust in media, asserting, “If Fox News wants to lie to the American people on Donald Trump’s behalf, it should face consequences — just like it did in the Dominion case.” This lawsuit is not just a legal battle; it’s very much a political power play in the highly charged atmosphere of California and national politics.
