Donald Trump has stated he has an "obligation" to sue the BBC for at least $1 billion, claiming the broadcaster defamed him by editing his January 6, 2021 speech and presenting it in a misleading way. Trump believes the edited speech made him appear radical when it was intended to be calming and urged supporters to march peacefully. His legal team has sent a letter to the BBC demanding an apology, a retraction of the documentary, and compensation for financial and reputational harm, with a Friday deadline.
In response to the legal threat, outgoing BBC Director General Tim Davie has urged staff to "fight for our journalism," acknowledging that the organization has made mistakes but emphasizing the importance of standing up for their work. Davie's departure from his role is partly attributed to the pressure from this controversy, along with other factors like the upcoming BBC charter review and impartiality criticisms. The BBC's "Panorama" documentary, which a... download the app to read more
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