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California Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Fox News for $787 million, alleging defamation

Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, has initiated a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News over its reporting on his June 7 phone conversation with President Donald Trump.
The suit followed Fox host Jesse Watters airing an edited clip of Trump’s remarks that falsely claimed Newsom lied about the call and Trump’s troop deployment to Los Angeles.
Newsom claims that Fox News intentionally edited footage and made false statements to misrepresent a phone call, aiming to damage his political reputation during protests following federal immigration raids in Los Angeles.
Newsom argued that Fox News should be held accountable if it spreads falsehoods supporting Donald Trump, similar to how the network faced repercussions in the Dominion lawsuit.
The lawsuit demands damages comparable to Fox News' $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems and requests that Fox issue retractions along with a public apology from Jesse Watters, with Newsom willing to dismiss the case if these conditions are met.

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