16.12.2025 22:31
U.S. President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster BBC, claiming that his words were distorted in a documentary published about him. Trump's camp argued that the documentary was based on a narrative that misled the public and damaged his reputation.
US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster BBC, claiming that his words were distorted in a documentary published about him. The Trump camp argued that the documentary was based on a narrative that misled the public and damaged his reputation.
The lawsuit alleges that the BBC highlighted Trump's statements "March to the Capitol" and "fight like hell" made before the January 6 Capitol riot, while deliberately omitting his calls for a "peaceful protest" directed at his supporters.
$10 BILLION IN DAMAGES CLAIM
The Trump camp is seeking a total of $10 billion in damages, with $5 billion for defamation and $5 billion for violations of Florida's commercial practices law.
CONTROVERSIAL DOCUMENTARY: "TRUMP: A SECOND CHANCE?"
At the center of the lawsuit is the documentary titled "Trump: A Second Chance?" aired on BBC News' Panorama program. According to the complaint, Trump's two different speeches were edited together to create the impression that he was calling for "March to the Capitol and fight" in the public eye.
RESIGNATIONS AT BBC
The alleged editing scandal was revealed by a 19-page report presented to the BBC Board of Directors. It was noted that following the report, BBC Director-General Tim Davie and News Division Chief Executive Deborah Turness resigned.
The Trump camp argues that the documentary is not just a journalistic error but a deliberate perception operation, while the lawsuit has caused a significant stir in the international media.