$10 billion lawsuit
BBC Faces $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit From Trump Over Edited Capitol Riot Speech
Dec 17, 2025 02:37 am CST
The BBC is defending against a $10 billion lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump over a documentary that allegedly manipulated his 2021 speech before the Capitol riot. The lawsuit, filed in Miami federal court, claims the British broadcaster deliberately edited Trump's speech to create false impressions and interfere with the 2024 election. The controversy has already led to high-profile resignations at the BBC, including Director General Tim Davie, while occurring amid the UK government's review of the BBC's Royal Charter.
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.