DEVELOPING: Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Alleged Defamation of Jan. 6 Speech

BREAKING NEWS: Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Alleged Defamation of Jan. 6 Speech President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC, seeking $10 billion in damages, alleging defamation and deceptive trade practices. The lawsuit was filed on Monday, December 16, 2025, in Washington. According to the 33-page lawsuit, the BBC is accused of broadcasting a "false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction" of Trump's January 6, 2021, speech. The BBC allegedly "spliced together two entirely separate parts" of the speech to "intentionally misrepresent" Trump's words. The lawsuit claims this was a deliberate attempt to influence the 2024 US presidential election. The BBC has apologized for the edit but has not offered compensation. This is a significant development in the ongoing feud between Trump and the media. The lawsuit's impact on the 2024 election and the BBC's reputation remains to be seen. The BBC has not yet responded to the lawsuit. This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.