Trump Confirms BBC Lawsuit Plan Following Panorama Documentary Edit

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‎A major dispute has emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and the BBC following an edited segment of his speech featured in a Panorama documentary. Trump confirmed that he intends to file a lawsuit seeking between one and five billion dollars, addressing reporters aboard Air Force One and citing posted White House audio as the source of his remarks.
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‎Trump plans a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the BBC after an edited Panorama speech, following the broadcaster’s apology and leadership resignations.
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‎The confirmation came after a British reporter asked about the BBC’s apology for the edit used in its Trump: A Second Chance? program. The broadcaster expressed regret for the alteration but rejected any grounds for compensation. Trump claimed the edit changed the meaning of his words and compared the incident to a previous controversy involving another news network.
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‎A statement issued by the BBC on Thursday included comments from BBC chair Samir Shah, who said he had sent a personal letter to the White House expressing regret for the editing of Trump’s January 6, 2021 speech used in the documentary. The broadcaster emphasized that although it regretted the edit, it did not believe the situation constituted defamation.
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‎Trump told reporters he intended to address the matter with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the weekend, adding that public reaction in the U.K. reflected strong concern over the issue. He described the situation as damaging to the BBC’s reputation.
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‎The dispute follows a week of internal upheaval at the BBC. CEO Deborah Turness and director-general Tim Davie resigned after the broadcaster acknowledged that the edit of Trump’s 2021 speech created the appearance that he was calling for violent action before the U.S. Capitol attack. Shah stated that the edit misrepresented the former president’s remarks and contributed to the leadership shake-up.
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‎The BBC’s responses this week were presented in part to address Trump’s stated intention to pursue legal action, similar to lawsuits he has initiated against U.S. news organizations such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

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