Trump files lawsuit against the BBC for up to $10bn over Panorama speech edit

The BBC said documents filed at a court in Florida asked for $5 billion (€4.25bn) in damages for defamation, as well as the same amount for a claim of violating trade practices
Trump files lawsuit against the BBC for up to $10bn over Panorama speech edit

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Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 - 07:17
John Besley and Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association

US President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC for selectively editing one of his speeches in an episode of Panorama.

The BBC said documents filed at a court in Florida asked for $5 billion (€4.25bn) in damages for defamation, as well as the same amount for a claim of violating trade practices.

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