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Ofcom Reopens GB News Trump Interview Probe, Cites Impartiality Breach

5/11/2026

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Ofcom reversed its earlier stance and opened a new probe after the repeat interview featured a different discussion panel.
Ofcom is now investigating GB News for possible breaches of impartiality and material misleadingness in the President Donald Trump interview.
GB News called the decision a ‘U-turn’ and said it raises concerns about regulatory certainty and procedural fairness.

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Ofcom reversed its earlier stance and opened a new probe after the repeat interview featured a different discussion panel.
Ofcom is now investigating GB News for possible breaches of impartiality and material misleadingness in the President Donald Trump interview.
GB News called the decision a ‘U-turn’ and said it raises concerns about regulatory certainty and procedural fairness.