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BBC Vows to Fight Trump's $5 Billion Defamation Claim Over Edited Speech
Nov 17, 2025 11:55 pm CST
The BBC is preparing to defend against a potential $5 billion defamation lawsuit from President Donald Trump over an edited speech from January 6, 2021. Despite issuing an apology, BBC Chair Samir Shah maintains there is no basis for legal action, citing that the documentary was not broadcast in the US and pointing to Trump's election victory as evidence against claims of reputational damage.
Trump Files $5 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Over Misleading Video Edit: Legal Battle Escalates
Nov 15, 2025 08:52 pm CST
US President Donald Trump announced plans to sue the BBC for up to $5 billion over a misleadingly edited video segment of his speech. Despite the BBC's apology, Trump remains committed to legal action, citing the need for accountability in media reporting. The controversy has already led to high-profile resignations at the British broadcaster and raises concerns about US-UK relations.