Trump's lawyers in BBC lawsuit open the door to exposing all of his financial records — and scramble to close it | Fortune
A Florida judge temporarily blocks Trump’s order to disclose financial records in his BBC lawsuit, pending an amended complaint.Summary
Trump sued the BBC for defamation and unfair trade practices after a 2024 documentary edited his Jan. 6 speech. He seeks $10 billion in damages and was ordered to disclose financial records held by his family trust.
A Florida judge granted a temporary stay of that disclosure order while Trump’s lawyers submit an amended complaint that narrows the claim to reputational harm only, hoping to avoid the need for financial data. The judge noted the argument was “compelling” but left the stay pending the amendment.
The BBC argues that financial information remains relevant to the reputational damages claimed, and the case is scheduled for a February trial. Trump’s legal team has a history of filing and then dropping lawsuits, and he is also pursuing other high‑profile defamation suits against media outlets.
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