Trump Plans Lawsuit Against BBC Over Edited Speech

Wed Nov 12 2025 19:26:41 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a recent interview, Donald Trump announced his intention to sue the BBC for editing his speech in a Panorama documentary, which he claims misrepresented his words. He demands a retraction and compensation, setting a strict deadline for the BBC's response.

US President Donald Trump has voiced his intention to take legal action against the BBC over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech in a documentary. He claims the edits misrepresented his statements and defrauded the public. Trump's lawyers have sent a letter demanding a retraction and an apology, threatening a $1 billion lawsuit if their demands are not met by a specified deadline. The BBC has acknowledged the letter and is reviewing it. The situation has led to significant scrutiny of the BBC's editorial practices and internal leadership changes.

Trump Plans Lawsuit Against BBC Over Edited Speech

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US President Donald Trump has declared an obligation to sue the BBC due to an edited presentation of his speech in a Panorama documentary. Speaking on Fox News, Trump claimed his speech, delivered on January 6, 2021, was butchered and that viewers were defrauded by the edits.

This marks the first public comment from Trump following a firm letter from his lawyers to the BBC, threatening a lawsuit for $1 billion (£759 million) unless the corporation retracts the edits and issues an apology.

In the interview, Trump emphasized that he felt compelled to act, stating, You can't allow people to do that, and insisted that the sweeps had altered the perception of his speech completely.

A BBC spokesperson confirmed receipt of the letter and indicated they are reviewing the claims.

The controversy draws attention not only to Trump's legal maneuvers but also to potential implications for the BBC, as its management faces questions over biases in programming amidst a critical phase for its governance.