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Claim Text: They point to Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom's defamation lawsuit against Fox News over reports that Newsom lied about a phone call he'd had with President Donald Trump, and Trump's massive lawsuit against Penguin Random House and The New York Times for allegedly "false, malicious, defamatory, and disparaging" coverage of his conduct in office.
Simplified Text: Newsom sued Fox News, and Trump sued Penguin Random House and The New York Times.
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM (8 months ago)

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