Gavin Newsom slaps Fox News with explosive $800M lawsuit: Here’s why

Jun 27, 2025 07:34 PM IST

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an $800 million lawsuit against Fox News.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an $800 million lawsuit against Fox News. The lawsuit alleges that the network deliberately misrepresented a phone call he had with President Donald Trump during the Los Angeles riots. It also claims that the false portrayal misled viewers and could damage Newsom’s political future, particularly in potential upcoming elections.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an $800 million lawsuit against Fox News. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo(REUTERS)