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Louis Carl Dobbs
Former Fox Business Host
Election Disinformation Spreader
Overview
Lou Dobbs was a Fox Business host whose show was cancelled in 2021 after he was named in Smartmatic's defamation lawsuit for spreading false election fraud claims. He died in 2024. Trump called him"a great fighter"and"champion of truth."
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Show cancelled after Smartmatic lawsuit
Repeatedly promoted false election claims
Called a"true believer"in Trump conspiracies
Participated in Trump campaign calls
Related Investigations (2)
Criminal Charges & Violations
7 documented violations
Civil Defamation LiabilitySmartmatic Lawsuit; Show cancelled after being named defendant for broadcasting false voting machine claims(Civil)
Civil Defamation LiabilityDominion Lawsuit; Named in $1.6 billion lawsuit for repeatedly promoting false election fraud claims(Civil)
52 U.S.C. § 20511Potential Conspiracy to Deprive Voting Rights; Broadcast coordinated disinformation campaign to undermine election results(Potential Federal)
18 U.S.C. § 1343Potential Wire Fraud; Knowingly broadcast false statements about election integrity for profit and influence(Potential Federal)
18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)Potential Obstruction; Broadcast claims designed to prevent certification and overturn election(Potential Federal)
18 U.S.C. § 371Potential Conspiracy; Participated in Trump campaign calls while broadcasting favorable coverage(Potential Federal)
FCC Regulations 47 C.F.R. § 73.1217Broadcast Violations; Deliberate broadcasting of demonstrably false statements about election security(Regulatory)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Close ally, spoke at events
Sidney Powell
Promoted her election claims
Rudy Giuliani
Gave platform repeatedly
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- September 24, 1945
- Birthplace
- Childress, Texas, USA
Education
- •B.A., Harvard University (Economics)
Key Timeline
1945
Born in Texas
2011
Joins Fox Business
2020
Promotes election fraud claims extensively
2021
February: Show cancelled after Smartmatic lawsuit
2024
July: Dies at age 78