Trump drops BBC's commercial arm from Panorama lawsuit
Trump removed BBC Studios from his defamation suit but continues seeking up to $10 billion from the BBC over a disputed Panorama episode.Summary
In late 2025, former President Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC and its subsidiaries BBC Studios Productions and BBC Studios Distribution, alleging that a 2024 Panorama episode “intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively doctoring” his speech before the January 6 Capitol riot gave a false impression of incitement. He later agreed to dismiss the claims against BBC Studios, the corporation’s commercial arm, but maintains his suit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, seeking up to $10 billion in damages. The BBC has apologized for the editing error that created the misleading impression, yet argues the segment does not meet the legal threshold for defamation and was not broadcast on its US platforms. Trump’s lawyers contend evidence shows the BBC deliberately targeted US audiences, and the U.S. government has said it may join the litigation. A trial is provisionally set for February 2027, should the case continue.
(Source：Advanced-television)