BBC bias row: Nick Robinson and Boris Johnson clash as corporation to apologise over Trump speech edit

The BBC is expected to apologize for editing a Donald Trump speech on January 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol riot. The edit, featured in a BBC documentary, reportedly spliced clips to make it appear Trump told supporters he would walk to the Capitol and "fight like hell." This controversy has led to a public clash between BBC presenter Nick Robinson and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Robinson accused unnamed individuals of waging a "political campaign by people who want to destroy the organisation," while Johnson dismissed these concerns as a "diversionary tactic" by an "arrogant" BBC unwilling to admit fault. Robinson retorted by questioning Johnson's suitability to lecture on standards and admitting mistakes, especially in a divided political climate. The BBC chairman, Samir Shah, is set to address the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, which has demanded answers regarding editorial standards and management's handling of such concerns. The committee seeks reassurance that the BBC's integrity and public trust are being taken seriously. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy acknowledged the "very serious allegations" of systemic bias in the BBC's reporting,... download the app to read more