Overview
- Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he expects to file the lawsuit next week and is seeking between $1 billion and $5 billion.
- The BBC has apologized for the edit and pulled the program from circulation but says there is no basis for a defamation claim and it will not pay compensation.
- BBC director‑general Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness resigned following the controversy, and chairman Samir Shah sent a personal letter of regret to the White House.
- Trump’s legal team had set a deadline of November 14 for a withdrawal, apology, and compensation, after which he announced his intention to sue.
- Trump said he plans to speak with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer about the episode, while the BBC maintains the manipulation was unintentional.