Smartmatic says it was damaged by claims that it manipulated 2020 votes to get President Biden elected.
for falsely claiming the firm was involved in rigging the 2020 presidential election in favor of President Biden.
The Boca Raton, Fla.-based Newsmax and San Diego-based OAN repeatedly aired claims that Smartmatic and its software altered votes to ensure Biden’s victory. “The damage to Smartmatic from this parallel universe of lies and disinformation has reverberated across the United States and in dozens of countries around the world,” said Smartmatic chief executive Antonio Mugica in a statement. “The global repercussions for our company cannot be overstated.”Here’s a look at how the emerging right-wing TV channel covered the transition of power.
“Despite claims to provide viewers with honest, unbiased reporting, these outlets victimized Smartmatic by spreading false information about the company following last year’s election, all in their efforts to increase viewership and revenue,” J. Erik Connolly, an attorney for Smartmatic, said in a statement.
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