In a political plot twist that’s more dramatic than a Silicon Valley startup pitch, California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking Fox News to court , and he’s not playing around.

The Defamation Drama Unfolds

Newsom is suing the conservative network for a whopping $787 million, alleging that host Jesse Watters falsely claimed he was lying about phone conversations with the former president. Sound familiar? It’s giving major Dominion lawsuit vibes from two years ago.

The Truth Behind the Calls

At the heart of this legal showdown are two phone calls: one that actually happened, and another that’s pure fiction. Newsom maintains he spoke with the president around 10 pm Pacific Time on June 6, discussing LA protests. The next day, 2,000 National Guard troops were federalized , an action California continues to contest as illegal.

Fighting Propaganda with Precision

“If Fox News wants to lie to the American people on Donald Trump’s behalf, it should face consequences,” Newsom stated, channeling big “we don’t tolerate misinformation” energy. He’s even offered Fox a chance to apologize on-air and retract the statements , otherwise, see you in court.

The lawsuit isn’t just about defending his reputation; Newsom pledged that any proceeds will go to anti-Trump causes. Talk about turning legal lemons into political lemonade.