media defamation
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.
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.