Trump sues BBC over edited speech
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Moneycontrol16-12-2025, 23:00

Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Edited January 6 Speech

  • Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging defamation and unfair trade practices.
  • Trump claims the BBC manipulated his January 6, 2021 speech in a documentary, falsely suggesting he incited violence at the US Capitol.
  • The lawsuit states the BBC "spliced together two entirely separate parts" of his speech, removing a key section calling for peaceful protest.
  • The BBC has vowed to fight the lawsuit, though its chairman, Samir Shah, previously apologized for an "error of judgment" regarding the edit.
  • The case adds pressure on the BBC, which is currently undergoing a review of its Royal Charter and funding model.

Why It Matters: Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC over an edited January 6 speech highlights media scrutiny.

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