Trump filed a lawsuit against the BBC alleging defamation and violations of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. (Reuters)
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Firstpost16-12-2025, 10:42

Trump Files $10B Defamation Suit Against BBC for Jan 6 Speech Edit

  • Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion over an edited clip of his January 6, 2021 speech.
  • The lawsuit alleges defamation and violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
  • Trump claims the BBC's "Panorama" documentary deceptively edited his speech to make it appear he urged supporters to attack the Capitol.
  • The BBC chairman apologized for the error, but the corporation denies defamation, despite internal turmoil and resignations.
  • Trump's legal team asserts the BBC intentionally doctored the speech to interfere with the 2024 Presidential Election.

Why It Matters: This lawsuit questions media integrity and its influence on elections.

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