California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for $787 million, accusing the media outlet of defamation in its coverage of a recent phone call between him and President Donald Trump.

The lawsuit, which seeks at least $787 million in damages, comes as the California governor adopts an increasingly combative style with the president and his allies.

The Democratic governor of California is demanding that Fox News' Jesse Watters issue a "formal retraction and on-air apology" or go to court.