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Newsom Demands Retraction from Fox News After Watters' Apology

7/19/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking a stand against Fox News host Jesse Watters, claiming defamation over Watters' misleading portrayal of a phone call with President Trump. Following the controversy, Watters issued a public apology, but Newsom's team is pushing for a formal retraction, while Fox News insists its reporting is protected by free speech.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking a stand against Fox News host Jesse Watters, claiming defamation over Watters' misleading portrayal of a phone call with President Trump. Following the controversy, Watters issued a public apology, but Newsom's team is pushing for a formal retraction, while Fox News insists its reporting is protected by free speech.