Breaking News: Trump Threatens Billion-Dollar Lawsuit Against BBC
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to take legal action against the BBC over the editing of his speech in a 2021 Panorama program. Trump made the statement on board Air Force One on Friday evening, saying he will sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion.
The BBC apologized for the edit, which Trump claims gave a "mistaken impression" that he called for violent action. However, the corporation refused to pay financial compensation. Trump claims the BBC "cheated" by changing the words from his original speech.
The controversy led to the resignations of BBC director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness. Trump has not yet spoken with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer about the issue, but plans to call him over the weekend.
The BBC has maintained that the edit was unintentional and apologized for any confusion caused. Trump's decision to sue the BBC is expected to be filed sometime next week.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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