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UK PM Demands BBC Accountability as Trump Considers $1 Billion Lawsuit Over Misleading Edit
Nov 13, 2025 12:31 am CST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for the BBC to "get their house in order" following US President Donald Trump's threat of a $1 billion lawsuit over a misleading edit of his speech related to the 2021 US Capitol events. The controversy has already led to resignations of top BBC executives and raises questions about media accountability, coming at a sensitive time as the BBC prepares to renegotiate its Royal Charter expiring in 2027.
BBC Chief Defends Journalism Amid $1 Billion Trump Lawsuit Threat Over Capitol Riot Documentary
Nov 12, 2025 01:17 am CST
BBC's outgoing director general Tim Davie urges staff to "fight for journalism" as Donald Trump threatens a $1 billion lawsuit over a documentary edit suggesting he directly encouraged violence before the Capitol riot. The controversy has exposed internal divisions at the broadcaster regarding coverage of sensitive issues and comes at a critical time as the BBC prepares to renegotiate its Royal Charter expiring in 2027.