Newsmax Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Fox Over Alleged TV News Monopoly

Newsmax has initiated a federal antitrust lawsuit against Fox Corporation and Fox News, alleging the media giant Leveraged its dominance in conservative cable news to stifle competition. Filed in the Southern District of Florida, the suit seeks unspecified damages and injunctive relief to halt Fox's purported anti-competitive practices.

The legal clash pits Fox News against its smaller rival amid ongoing fallout from recent defamation cases. Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy framed the lawsuit as a fight for consumer choice, while Fox dismissed the claims as a desperate attempt to litigate away market shortcomings.

Central to the complaint are allegations that Fox engaged in systematic efforts to limit Newsmax's distribution across streaming and pay TV platforms. The lawsuit details claims of restrictive contracts, financial penalties, and coercive tactics allegedly used to suppress Newsmax's growth on services like Hulu, Sling, and Fubo.