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Trump Sues BBC in Miami Over Panorama Edit, Seeks $10 Billion

The filing centers on a Panorama edit of his Jan. 6 speech that he says falsely implied a call for violence.

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 15: U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. During the ceremony, Trump recognized the first 13 service members to receive the recently established Mexican Border Defense Medal (MBDM), which recognizes service members supporting Customs and Border Protection on the U.S.-Mexico border. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
The BBC logo is displayed above the broadcasting company’s entrance on November 12, 2025, in London, England.

Overview

  • Filed in federal court in Miami, the suit demands at least $5 billion per count for defamation and for alleged violations of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
  • Trump argues U.S. jurisdiction applies despite no U.S. broadcast, citing BritBox availability, VPN viewership by Florida residents, and alleged North American distribution via Blue Ant Media.
  • The BBC has apologized for an “error of judgment,” acknowledged the edit created a mistaken impression, and says there is no legal basis for a defamation claim.
  • The controversy has already triggered a leadership shake-up at the BBC, with director-general Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness resigning after a leaked memo criticized the edit.
  • Legal experts note Trump, as a public figure, must prove the BBC acted with actual malice, and the broadcaster is expected to contest jurisdiction and invoke robust U.S. free‑speech protections.