Michael Prescott
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.
White House Slams BBC for Allegedly Doctoring Trump Speech, Calling It "Leftist Propaganda Machine"
Nov 09, 2025 05:05 pm CST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has accused the BBC of deliberately spreading misinformation by selectively editing former President Donald Trump's speech related to the 2021 Capitol riots. The controversy stems from a Panorama program that allegedly omitted Trump's call for peaceful protest, instead focusing only on his "fight like hell" comments, leading to accusations of media bias and an investigation by the UK Culture, Media and Sport Committee.