edited speech controversy
BBC Faces $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit From Trump Over Edited Capitol Riot Speech
Dec 17, 2025 02:37 am CST
The BBC is defending against a $10 billion lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump over a documentary that allegedly manipulated his 2021 speech before the Capitol riot. The lawsuit, filed in Miami federal court, claims the British broadcaster deliberately edited Trump's speech to create false impressions and interfere with the 2024 election. The controversy has already led to high-profile resignations at the BBC, including Director General Tim Davie, while occurring amid the UK government's review of the BBC's Royal Charter.
Trump to File Lawsuit Against BBC for Alleged Manipulation of Capitol Riot Speech
Dec 16, 2025 07:24 am CST
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to file a lawsuit against the BBC over allegations that the broadcaster edited his 2021 speech before the Capitol riots in a misleading manner. The controversy has already led to high-profile resignations at the BBC, with Trump claiming the edited footage falsely portrayed him as explicitly encouraging supporters to attack the Capitol. This latest legal threat follows Trump's pattern of confronting media organizations over their coverage.