Gavin Newsom and Fox News in a Heated Legal Battle

USAFri Aug 08 2025
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Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, is locked in a legal fight with Fox News. He's suing them for a huge amount of money, $787 million, claiming they spread false information about him. The issue started when Fox host Jesse Watters said Newsom lied about a phone call with President Trump. But Newsom says he never lied, and he's not backing down. Fox News, on the other hand, wants the court to throw out the lawsuit. They say Newsom is just trying to make a big scene to help his political career. They also argue that Watters was just giving his opinion, which is protected by law. They even say that Newsom's own words might have caused some confusion. The whole thing started over a phone call, or lack thereof. Trump said he called Newsom, but Newsom said no call happened. Then, call logs showed they did talk, but before the events Newsom was referring to. Fox News took Trump's side, and Newsom is not happy about it. Fox News also says the lawsuit shouldn't be in Delaware. They think Newsom picked that place to avoid penalties for frivolous lawsuits that he might face in California. It's a messy situation, and both sides are digging in their heels.