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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC, seeking $10 billion in damages over allegations of defamation and “unfair trade practices.” The legal action, lodged in a Florida court, centers on a recent episode of the broadcaster’s investigative program Panorama.
In court filings, Trump’s legal team argues the BBC documentary “Trump: The Kremlin Candidate?” manipulated footage of a speech given by the president. The suit claims the broadcaster edited his remarks to distort their meaning, effectively “putting terrible words in my mouth that I didn’t say,” according to statements cited in the complaint. The lawsuit asserts these actions constitute defamation and have damaged the president’s reputation.
This marks the second time in recent months that Trump has sought ten-figure damages from a major media organization. He previously filed a similar $10 billion suit against CBS News regarding an interview edit on 60 Minutes.
Coinciding with the legal challenge, the British government announced on Tuesday it is launching an independent review of the BBC’s funding model. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated the review aims to “future-proof” the national broadcaster.
While the government described the timing as part of a scheduled evaluation of the BBC’s Royal Charter, analysts suggest the dual pressure of the lawsuit and the funding scrutiny places the corporation in a precarious position. The review will examine alternatives to the license fee, which currently provides the majority of the BBC’s revenue.
The BBC has yet to issue a detailed defense in court but stated it stands by its reporting. “We will vigorously defend ourselves against these meritless claims,” a spokesperson said.
