Trump is angry with the BBC – level 3

Trump is angry with the BBC

17-11-2025 07:00

US President Donald Trump threatens the BBC with a billion-dollar lawsuit because his lawyers claim that a speech he gave before the 2021 Capitol riots was edited in a defamatory way.

The BBC admitted to using misleading edits and apologized. As a result, the BBC’s Director General and News Chief resigned. The controversy also involves a leaked internal memo accusing the BBC of anti-Trump bias during the US election. Experts say Trump has a pattern of pressuring the media and using lawsuits to control his public image. Despite mistakes, the BBC argues it provides impartial news and remains a trusted broadcaster worldwide.

Critics point out issues with impartiality in other controversial topics like Israel–Gaza reporting and debates about trans rights. The organization must maintain trust, represent diverse viewpoints, and defend independent media freedom while responding to legal and public pressures. The case highlights the tension between editorial choices, accountability, and freedom of expression in global media.

Difficult words: defamatory (harming someone’s reputation with false information), impartiality (being fair and not taking sides), accountability (responsibility for actions).

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