US EditionUK government is caught up in a feud between Trump and the BBC
Trump demands retraction and $1 billion compensation for BBC's misleading edit of his January 6 speech, which led to resignations and over 500 complaints, escalating the broadcaster's crisis.
- The UK government is set to address a conflict involving U.S. President Donald Trump and the BBC regarding his threatened lawsuit over an edited speech.
- Outgoing BBC Director-General Tim Davie stated that the BBC must 'fight for our journalism' amid rising scrutiny.
- Trump's lawyer is seeking a retraction and compensation from the BBC for allegedly defamatory edits in a documentary.
- BBC chairman Samir Shah acknowledged that the editing gave 'the impression of a direct call for violent action,' leading to an apology.
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Trump Threatens $1 Billion Defamation Suit Against BBC Over Panorama Editing
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for at least $1 billion, claiming the broadcaster deceptively edited a January 6, 2021 speech in its October 2024 Panorama documentary, making it appear that he incited the Capitol riot. The allegations center on selective splicing of footage, which Trump’s legal team argues misled the […] The post Trump Threatens $1 Billion Defamation Suit Against BBC Over Panorama Editing appeared first…
Donald Trump says he has ‘obligation’ to sue BBC over speech edit
US president sets Friday deadline for corporation to respond to billion-dollar legal threat Trump to sue BBC – latest updates Donald Trump has said he feels he has “an obligation” to sue the BBC over its editing of one of his speeches, as a deadline looms for the corporation to respond ...
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he has been “forced” to threaten the BBC with legal action after the “misleading edition” of one of his speeches, reports AFP. However, he has not clarified whether he will finally go ahead. “I guess I have to do it, why not?” he said in an interview on “Fox News.” “I think I have an obligation to do it, because people can’t be allowed to do that,” he added. “They cheated on the public and they admitte…
Trump Threatens $1 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC for "Butchered" Speech
U.S. president Donald Trump has said he has an “obligation” to sue the BBC after its Panorama documentary allegedly edited his January 6th, 2021 speech in a misleading way. Speaking to Fox News, Trump claimed the broadcaster “butchered” his words, accusing it of defrauding the public. This comes after his lawyers sent a letter to the BBC demanding a retraction, an apology, and $1 billion in damages. The BBC has until Friday evening to respond. …
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