Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Smartmatic Filing Reveals Pirro's Election Involvement
A company called Smartmatic is suing Fox News because they think Fox News helped spread false claims that Smartmatic rigged the 2020 election.
New documents show that Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News host, supported Trump and wanted her ex-husband pardoned.
These documents also show how upset Pirro and other hosts were when Fox News wouldn't let them talk about election fraud.
Fox News says Smartmatic's claims are exaggerated and that they were just reporting on a big news story.
The lawsuit involves claims of false statements and significant financial damages, with Fox News defending its coverage and the public's right to know.
Smartmatic's lawsuit against Fox News revealed Jeanine Pirro's efforts to aid Donald Trump's 2020 election prospects and secure a pardon for her ex-husband.
Pirro texted Ronna McDaniel, expressing her hard work for Trump and the Republican Party.
Smartmatic's filing details Pirro's attempts to get a pardon for her ex-husband, Al Pirro, from Trump.
The filings also show texts between Pirro, Sean Hannity, and Maria Bartiromo concerning election coverage and censorship concerns.
Fox News is defending itself by questioning Smartmatic's damages claims and emphasizing the public interest of its coverage.
- Who
- Smartmatic is suing Fox News; Jeanine Pirro, Sean Hannity, and Maria Bartiromo are implicated.
- What
- Smartmatic's lawsuit against Fox News revealed Jeanine Pirro's efforts to support Trump in 2020 and details on election coverage.
- When
- The lawsuit involves events surrounding the 2020 presidential election.
- Where
- The events and legal proceedings are focused on the United States.
- Why
- Smartmatic alleges defamation by Fox News, concerning the reporting of claims about the 2020 election.
Smartmatic
Fox News
Coverage Motives
Smartmatic
Fox News amplified false claims to damage Smartmatic’s reputation and business.
Fox News
Fox News was reporting an issue of national importance.
Damages
Smartmatic
Smartmatic’s reputation and business were badly damaged by Fox News coverage.
Fox News
Smartmatic’s business and reputation were already suffering before the election coverage.
- Plaintiff
- Smartmatic
- Defendant
- Fox News
- Key Figure
- Jeanine Pirro
- Subject
- 2020 Election Coverage
- Allegation
- Defamation and False Claims
- Damages Claimed
- $2.7 Billion (Smartmatic)
- Settlement
- $787.5 Million (Dominion)