Trump's $1 Billion Lawsuit Threat Against BBC Over Misleading Speech Edit That Led to Executive Resignations

Nov 11, 2025 07:32 am CST

Former US President Donald Trump threatens the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit over edited footage that falsely suggested he called for violent action before the 2021 Capitol riot. The controversy has already forced the resignation of top BBC executives and raised questions about media accountability and editorial standards at the British broadcaster.