Fox News is facing another defamation lawsuit—this time from California Governor Gavin Newsom. He’s demanding the same sum Dominion Voting Systems received: $787 million.
Key Facts:
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom filed a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News in Delaware Superior Court.
- The suit accuses Fox News host Jesse Watters of airing an edited clip implying Newsom lied about a phone call with former President Trump.
- Trump claimed he spoke with Newsom on June 9; Newsom insists their last call was June 7.
- Fox News displayed Trump’s call log showing June 7, supporting Newsom’s timeline—even as Watters questioned his honesty.
- Newsom compared the suit to the Dominion case, saying Fox should again be held accountable for spreading “propaganda.”
The Rest of The Story:
Newsom’s legal complaint stems from a segment aired June 10 on Jesse Watters’ show.
The host played a shortened clip of Trump claiming he’d recently spoken with Newsom and followed it by questioning why Newsom would deny it.
Yet the same segment showed a phone log, obtained by Fox’s John Roberts, confirming Newsom’s version—the call happened June 7.
In the lawsuit, Newsom claims this framing intentionally misled viewers and damaged his reputation.
His requested damages match the high-profile settlement Fox reached with Dominion Voting Systems last year after airing false claims about the 2020 election.
“If Fox News wants to lie to the American people on Donald Trump’s behalf,” Newsom told Politico, “it should face consequences.”
JUST IN: California Governor Gavin Newsom sues Fox News for $800M, accusing the network of lying about his call with President Trump during the LA riots.
Newsom is specifically demanding an on-air apology from Jesse Watters.
“Mr. Newsom’s lawyers also sent Fox News a letter… pic.twitter.com/PskmgEjGnZ
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 27, 2025
Commentary:
Here we go again. Another Democratic politician trying to turn criticism into a courtroom payday.
Gavin Newsom isn’t just offended—he wants nearly $800 million over a clip that, ironically, included evidence supporting his own timeline.
Newsom’s real beef isn’t with Fox’s accuracy. It’s with their influence.
Like many on the left, he’d prefer a world where critical coverage—especially from right-leaning outlets—gets silenced by lawsuits or “fact-checkers” on speed dial.
This suit isn’t just about setting the record straight. It’s about setting a precedent: criticize the ruling class and risk financial ruin.
That’s dangerous territory, especially when the target is a media outlet.
And let’s not forget, this comes from a man who locked down California with an iron fist during COVID, dined at French Laundry while small businesses folded, and now spends his time crusading against cable hosts while his state bleeds residents and revenue.
Newsom may dream of a presidential run, but suing a network because you didn’t like how they played a clip?
That’s not leadership. That’s litigious vanity.
Fox News isn’t flawless. But if commentary based on public statements—backed by logs and facts—is grounds for a billion-dollar lawsuit, the First Amendment’s in trouble.
The Bottom Line:
Newsom’s lawsuit against Fox News is less about defamation and more about domination—of narrative and dissent.
The courts will decide the merits, but the broader fight is about press freedom and political power.
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