Breaking News: Trump Threatens BBC with Legal Action
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC over an edited clip from a Panorama program, escalating a long-standing feud between the two. Trump made the announcement on board Air Force One on Friday, stating he will seek damages of "anywhere between $1.075 billion and $5 billion".
The BBC has faced intense backlash from Trump, who claims the corporation edited two clips of his speech together to create a misleading narrative. Trump has repeatedly expressed his dissatisfaction with the edit, calling it "egregious".
The BBC's annual income from the licence fee was $3.8 billion last year, making Trump's threatened lawsuit a significant financial burden for the corporation. This development comes after the BBC's director general and CEO resigned in the wake of the controversy.
The BBC has yet to comment on Trump's latest threat, but the situation is likely to escalate in the coming days. The corporation's chairman, Samir Shah, has described Trump as "a litigious fellow", suggesting that the BBC is prepared for a long and potentially costly battle.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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