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Trump Threatens BBC with $1 Billion Lawsuit Over Documentary

11/11/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump demanded that the BBC retract a documentary and threatened a $1 billion lawsuit over its portrayal of his remarks about the January 6 Capitol riot.
The documentary, titled "Trump: A Second Chance?", allegedly misrepresented his comments about January 6.
BBC director-general acknowledged the clip was misleading but denied institutional bias.
The BBC has until Friday to respond to Trump's demands.

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U.S. President Donald Trump demanded that the BBC retract a documentary and threatened a $1 billion lawsuit over its portrayal of his remarks about the January 6 Capitol riot.
The documentary, titled "Trump: A Second Chance?", allegedly misrepresented his comments about January 6.
BBC director-general acknowledged the clip was misleading but denied institutional bias.
The BBC has until Friday to respond to Trump's demands.