President Donald Trump said he plans to file a big lawsuit against the BBC over an edited clip of his January 6, 2021 speech, the BBC’s own coverage reports. While on Air Force One, Trump told reporters the case could bring anywhere from $1 billion to $5 billion in damages. He said he’ll discuss the move with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the weekend.
According to a BBC spokesperson, lawyers for the broadcaster have already responded to Trump’s legal team. BBC chair Samir Shah sent a personal letter to the White House that explained the organization’s regret over the edited clip. The BBC added that it sees no basis for a defamation claim and will not rebroadcast the Panorama documentary that sparked the controversy.
The hit documentary, part of the BBC’s Panorama series, focused on Trump’s speech before the storming of the U.S. Capitol. Critics say the film cut out Trump’s plea for peaceful protest and stitched together remarks made about an hour apart to make it seem like he directly urged violence. The BBC stated that the edit mistakenly suggested Trump called for violent action but that it was unintentional.
Trump has repeatedly warned he will sue if the “false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory statements” are not retracted. The dispute led to the resignation of BBC News chief Deborah Turness and director‑general Tim Davie. Turness defended the BBC’s impartiality, saying mistakes happen but the newsroom remains unbiased.
Fox News Digital has asked the White House and the BBC for comments as the situation develops.
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