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Ofcom Under Pressure to Probe Trump’s GB News Interview

1/1/2026

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Ofcom faces pressure to investigate a GB News interview with U.S. President Donald Trump after claims of misinformation.
Trump claimed climate change is a hoax and spoke unchallenged about crime and immigration in London.
Complaints co-signed by tens of thousands allege breaches of impartiality rules.
Ofcom is reviewing the complaints.
Chris Banatvala, Ofcom's founding director of standards, urged a formal probe because the host did not challenge Trump.

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Story summary

Ofcom faces pressure to investigate a GB News interview with U.S. President Donald Trump after claims of misinformation.
Trump claimed climate change is a hoax and spoke unchallenged about crime and immigration in London.
Complaints co-signed by tens of thousands allege breaches of impartiality rules.
Ofcom is reviewing the complaints.
Chris Banatvala, Ofcom's founding director of standards, urged a formal probe because the host did not challenge Trump.