Governor Newsom Launches $787 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News Over Disputed Trump Call Claims
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken legal action against Fox News, filing a $787 million defamation lawsuit that claims the network misrepresented his communications with former President Donald Trump amid civil unrest in Los Angeles. The lawsuit was submitted to Delaware Superior Court, where Fox News is based, on June 27, 2025. The case revolves around a segment hosted by Jesse Watters, which aired on June 10, 2025. Watters discussed Newsom’s discussions …