Panorama documentary
Donald Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Over Edited Capitol Riot Speech
Dec 16, 2025 10:40 am CST
President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging the broadcaster intentionally edited his January 6, 2021 speech in a documentary aired before the 2024 election. The lawsuit claims defamation and violation of Florida trade practices, with Trump asserting the BBC deliberately manipulated his words to influence the election outcome. The controversy has already led to high-profile resignations at the British broadcaster.
BBC Apologises to Donald Trump Over Edited Speech While Rejecting $1 Billion Defamation Claim
Nov 14, 2025 05:37 am CST
The BBC has issued an apology to Donald Trump after editing his 2021 speech in a misleading way, but rejected his $1 billion defamation claim. BBC chair Samir Shah personally apologized to the White House, confirming the Panorama documentary would not be rebroadcast, amid increasing criticism and viewer license fee cancellations following this controversy that has already forced the resignation of two top BBC leaders.