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.