California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit against Fox News, demanding over $787 million, after host Jesse Watters accused him of lying about a phone call with former President Donald Trump regarding the National Guard in Los Angeles. The suit, lodged in Delaware Superior Court, argues that Fox functions as a “propaganda machine” for Trump’s agenda, referencing a previous $800 million settlement Fox reached with Dominion Voting Systems over its 2020 election coverage.
In the lawsuit, Newsom contends that Fox’s abandonment of journalistic ethics undermines democracy by allowing the spread of misinformation. This conflict centers around comments made by Trump on June 10, where he claimed to have spoken with Newsom the previous day. Newsom countered on social media, asserting that the conversation had not occurred. Following this, Watters suggested on air that Newsom was dishonest, asking rhetorically, “Why would Newsom lie?”
Newsom’s attorneys have demanded a formal retraction and public apology from Fox, threatening to move forward with the lawsuit if they do not comply. The lawsuit marks Newsom’s strategic legal maneuvering against figures in Trump’s camp, who have used the courts to challenge various institutions. The controversy emerged amidst Trump’s activation of U.S. Marines and the National Guard in response to protests linked to immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. Newsom condemned this action as unnecessarily provocative, arguing that local law enforcement was equipped to manage the situation. The ongoing legal and public disputes reflect a broader tension between political narratives and media accountability.
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