Trump is fighting the BBC over a $10bn defamation lawsuit

Summary

Donald Trump has sued the BBC for $10bn over a Panorama episode that edited his comments at a Jan. 6, 2021, rally, giving what the broadcaster called the mistaken impression that he had directly called for violent action. The BBC apologized for the edit but is fighting the lawsuit; Guardian columnist Emma Brockes argues the case is proving a quagmire for Trump.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   15 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian columnist Emma Brockes argues that Trump’s $10bn lawsuit over the Panorama edit is proving a quagmire as the BBC fights the case.