Breaking News: Trump Threatens $1B Lawsuit Against BBC Over Panorama Edit
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC over the editing of his 6 January 2021 speech in a Panorama program. Trump made the statement on board Air Force One on Friday evening, stating that he will take legal action against the BBC.
The BBC apologized to Trump for the edit, which unintentionally gave the impression that he called for violent action. However, the corporation refused to pay financial compensation. Trump's lawyers have threatened to sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion.
This is not the first time the BBC has faced criticism over its coverage of Trump. The corporation has been accused of bias in the past, with some critics calling for greater balance in its reporting.
The BBC has yet to comment on Trump's latest threat. The corporation's director general, Tim Davie, is expected to address the issue in the coming days. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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