From Conspiracy Theories to Legal Battles: How Fox News Landed in Hot Water with Dominion Voting Machines

It’s no secret that Fox News has been at the forefront of political debates and controversies for years. But their latest debacle with Dominion Voting Machines takes it to a whole new level – from accusations of voter fraud to lawsuits worth billions of dollars. So how did this media giant get themselves in such hot water? Join us as we explore the twisted tale of Fox News, Dominion Voting Machines, and the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories that brought them together.

What are Dominion Voting Machines?

Dominion Voting Machines are electronic voting machines that have been used in U.S. elections since 2002. The machines are made by Dominion Voting Systems, a Canadian company.

The machines have come under scrutiny in recent years, with some people claiming that they are susceptible to fraud. This claim gained traction after the 2016 presidential election, when Donald Trump unexpectedly won the election despite losing the popular vote.

There have been numerous lawsuits filed against Dominion Voting Systems, alleging that their machines were used to commit voter fraud. However, no evidence has been presented to support these claims and the courts have unanimously rejected them.

Dominion Voting Systems has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has defended its machines as accurate and secure.

How Did Fox News Get Involved?

Fox News has been one of the most vocal critics of Dominion Voting Machines, which are used in many states across the country. The network has been accused of spreading conspiracy theories about the machines, which led to legal action from Dominion.

Fox News first got involved with Dominion Voting Machines when the network began airing segments questioning the integrity of the machines. These segments often featured people who had made unsubstantiated claims about the machines malfunctioning or being tampered with.

As the election came closer, Fox News continued to air segments about Dominion Voting Machines, including an interview with then-President Donald Trump in which he made baseless claims about the machines. After the election, Fox News hosts and guests continued to push conspiracy theories about Dominion Voting Machines, leading to a lawsuit from Dominion.

Dominion’s lawsuit against Fox News is still ongoing, but the network has faced other repercussions for its coverage of the voting machines. Several advertisers have pulled their ads from Fox News due to its coverage of Dominion Voting Machines, and some Fox News employees have spoken out against the network’s coverage.

The Conspiracy Theories

The Dominion Voting Machines conspiracy theory began circulating on social media and conservative news outlets soon after the November 2020 election. The theory goes that Dominion Voting Machines were somehow rigged to switch votes from President Trump to President-elect Biden. There is no evidence to support this claim.

Dominion Voting Machines are used in 28 states, and there is no evidence that they were tampered with in any way. In fact, election officials from both parties have stated that the election was free and fair.

Despite this, the conspiracy theory continues to circulate, fueled by comments from President Trump and his supporters. On November 27, 2020, President Trump tweeted: “Dominion Voting Systems deleted 2.7 million Trump votes nationwide. Data analysis released today shows.” This tweet was later flagged by Twitter for containing “misleading information about voting processes.”

The unsubstantiated claims about Dominion Voting Machines led to legal action being taken against Fox News. On November 10, 2020, Dominon Voting Systems filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, alleging that the network had spread “false and disinformation” about the company’s machines.

“Fox News knew these statements were false when it made them – let alone six weeks after the election,” said Dominion in its complaint. “But Fox did not care… if it would bolster its ratings and trigger a flood of online donations to support its continued operation.”

The lawsuit is still pending.

The Legal Battles

Fox News has been embroiled in legal battles with Dominion Voting Systems, the company that makes the voting machines used in many U.S. elections. Fox News has been accused of publishing false and misleading information about Dominion’s machines, which Dominion says has led to death threats and other harassment of its employees.

Dominion has sued Fox News for defamation, and the case is currently in arbitration. A judge has also ordered Fox News to preserve all documents related to its coverage of Dominion.

Fox News has continued to insist that its coverage of Dominion was accurate, and that it did not engage in any wrongdoing.

Conclusion

All in all, the case of Fox News and Dominion Voting Machines is a reminder that words have consequences. Although many of us view news outlets as entertainment sources, they still have to be held accountable for what they say. We must be vigilant about verifying information before accepting it as fact and support organizations such as Dominion that are working hard to maintain the integrity of our electoral system. By doing this, we can help ensure that everyone’s vote counts and democracy remains strong in America.