Trump Eyes Lawsuit Over BBC's Misleading Capitol Speech Edit, Blasts 'Defrauded Public'
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US President Donald Trump has indicated he may take legal action against the BBC over a contentious edit in a Capitol speech, which he claims was 'misleading' and 'defrauded the public.' In an interview with Fox News, Trump said he felt an 'obligation' to sue the British broadcaster, although he stopped short of announcing formal proceedings. The BBC has already apologized for the edit, which suggested Trump had urged 'violent action' ahead of the 2021 US Capitol assault. Trump's lawyers sent a letter to the BBC on Monday, threatening a billion-dollar lawsuit. The BBC has acknowledged its mistake and is reviewing the letter. The controversy comes at a sensitive time for the BBC, which is due to renegotiate its Royal Charter in 2027. The row has also sparked debate in the UK, with a YouGov poll showing 57% of Britons believe the BBC should apologize directly to Trump. This is not the first time Trump has launched a lawsuit to address criticism in the US media. The BBC documentary featuring the edited speech was aired last year, and the edit has been widely criticized as misleading. The BBC's director general and top news executive resigned Sunday over the controversy, adding to the pressure on the corporation. Britain's Labour government has sought to balance its support for the BBC's independence with its relationship with Trump, who has been critical of the UK's handling of the situation.
