Newsmax Pays $67M to Settle Dominion Defamation Case

Published AUG 18 2025

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Above: Newsmax signage during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 18, 2024. Image credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg/Getty Images

The Spin

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Newsmax Leave Delaware

The settlements demonstrate accountability for spreading dangerous lies that undermined democracy and harmed voting companies. Internal documents revealed that these networks were aware the fraud claims were false but continued broadcasting them anyway, prioritizing profits over the truth. Multiple recounts, audits, and court decisions confirmed the 2020 election was secure and accurate. Defamation law is a powerful tool against right-wing media falsehoods. NewsMax, now a $67 million liar, stands as proof. Never trust their posts — let their costly lie be remembered and their credibility forever questioned.

The Associated Press Rep. Eric Swalwell

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