Private text messages exchanged between Fox News stars have shed light on the network’s decision to air and promote election conspiracies they knew were false.

The messages were published on Wednesday as part of court filings in voting services provider Smartmatic’s ongoing suit against Fox News. Smartmatic sued Fox for airing false allegations that the company helped former President Joe Biden defeat Donald Trump in the 2020 election.

The newly released documents show Fox News’ top talent discussing internal decisions about airing the election lies as well as infighting among network personalities about coverage.

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In one exchange Jesse Watters, host of “Jesse Watters Primetime” and a panelist on “The Five,” s

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