BBC in Crisis After Trump Threatens $1 Billion Lawsuit

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The BBC has issued a formal apology to Donald Trump just hours before the former U.S. President’s deadline for a massive $1 billion lawsuit. The controversy centers around a Panorama documentary that aired an edited version of Trump’s January 6 speech — making it appear as though he directly incited violence. Trump accused the BBC of defamation and demanded a retraction. As pressure mounted, the BBC admitted to an “error of judgement,” pulled the episode, and key officials resigned. But experts say this might be less about winning in court — and more about dominating headlines. WooGlobe Ref : WGA935040 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00The BBC just apologized to Donald Trump, hours before he could hit them with a $1 billion lawsuit.

00:06Here's what happened.

00:08It all started with a BBC Panorama documentary that aired a heavily edited version of Trump's January 6th speech.

00:15The clip made it seem like Trump was directly urging people to storm the Capitol.

00:19But in reality, those words were spoken almost an hour apart.

00:23Trump accused the BBC of spreading false and defamatory content

00:26and gave them until Friday to retract it or face a billion-dollar lawsuit.

00:31Just hours before the deadline, the BBC backed down.

00:35They called it an error of judgment and officially apologized in a letter from their chairman to the White House.

00:41They also pulled the program off all BBC platforms and promised not to re-air it in any form.

00:46The fallout? Top BBC officials resigned, including Director General Tim Davey.

00:51Even UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the BBC needs to get their house in order,

00:56but experts say Trump's lawsuit might not be about winning.

01:00It's about control, headlines, and pressure.

01:03Trump's message is loud and clear.

01:05If you misquote him, expect a fight.

01:08And sometimes, an apology worth a billion.

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