Newsom Files $787M Lawsuit Against Fox News Alleging it Lied About Call With Trump

The California governor seeks millions in damages over a story about a phone call he had with Trump.
Newsom Files $787M Lawsuit Against Fox News Alleging it Lied About Call With Trump
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an address on June 10, 2025. Office of California Governor via AP
|Updated:
0:00

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has filed a $787 million lawsuit against Fox News claiming the company defamed him through its coverage of a phone call between the governor and President Donald Trump.

“No more lies,” Newsom wrote on social media platform X on June 27, confirming news of the lawsuit. “I’m suing Fox News for $787 million.”
Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin
Author
Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.