Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Documentary Editing

The suit was filed in federal court in Florida.

President Trump sued the BBC for defamation Monday over the broadcaster’s editing of a documentary that featured his speech before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

The BBC had apologised to Trump last month over the edit of the January 6 speech but rejected claims that it had defamed the Republican leader. (File/REUTERS)

The president, who had threatened legal action last month, is seeking $10 billion in damages after accusing the British network of a biased attack on his reputation. He filed the suit against the BBC in federal court in Florida.

The BBC didn’t immediately return a request for comment Monday.

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