U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press conference as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks at him following a U.S. strike on Venezuela where President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured, from Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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BBC Seeks Dismissal of Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit Over Capitol Speech Editing

  • The BBC will file a motion to dismiss Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit regarding its editing of his January 6, 2021, speech.
  • Trump alleges the BBC defamed him by selectively editing his speech, omitting his call for peaceful protest.
  • The broadcaster argues that the Florida court lacks personal jurisdiction as the program wasn't broadcast in Florida.
  • The BBC also contends Trump cannot prove damages, as he was re-elected after the program aired.
  • The BBC has apologized for the editing but will defend the case, asking the court to stay the discovery phase.

Why It Matters: BBC moves to dismiss Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit, citing lack of jurisdiction and damages.

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