US President Donald Trump has declared he has an 'obligation' to sue the BBC regarding the editing of a segment of his speech in a Panorama documentary. Interviewed by Fox News, he described his January 6 speech as 'butchered,' claiming that the portrayal defrauded the public. This marks the first time Trump has commented publicly since his attorneys threatened a $1 billion lawsuit against the BBC unless they retract the edits and apologize. The BBC, in response, is reviewing the letter from Trump's legal team and indicated it would respond shortly.
During the Fox News interview, Trump reiterated his intent to file suit against the BBC, stating, 'They defrauded the public, and they've admitted it.' He criticized the BBC for altering his original remarks that called for a peaceful demonstration at the Capitol, suggesting the edits misrepresented his message.
Clarity surrounding Trump's claims has emerged after a memo leaked from a recent internal BBC meeting, which highlighted concerns regarding the edits that implied Trump encouraged the Capitol riot. The edited speech combined sections from over 50 minutes apart, which Trump argued drastically shifted the original tone of his message.
The BBC leader previously expressed regret over this 'error of judgement' while Trump has also initiated legal actions against other media outlets in the past. With a looming deadline for a response to Trump's demands, the implications of this legal threat could further impact the reputation and operations of the BBC during a tense time regarding its governance and public trust.
During the Fox News interview, Trump reiterated his intent to file suit against the BBC, stating, 'They defrauded the public, and they've admitted it.' He criticized the BBC for altering his original remarks that called for a peaceful demonstration at the Capitol, suggesting the edits misrepresented his message.
Clarity surrounding Trump's claims has emerged after a memo leaked from a recent internal BBC meeting, which highlighted concerns regarding the edits that implied Trump encouraged the Capitol riot. The edited speech combined sections from over 50 minutes apart, which Trump argued drastically shifted the original tone of his message.
The BBC leader previously expressed regret over this 'error of judgement' while Trump has also initiated legal actions against other media outlets in the past. With a looming deadline for a response to Trump's demands, the implications of this legal threat could further impact the reputation and operations of the BBC during a tense time regarding its governance and public trust.
