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BBC seeks subpoenas for Trump family after Secret Service blocks
8/18/2026
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Story summary
- The BBC asked a Miami federal court to permit service of subpoenas to Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr. after Secret Service blocked service.
- BBC attorneys say the three have knowledge of U.S. President Donald Trump's Jan. 6, 2021 Ellipse speech intentions.
- The Secret Service refused the subpoenas.
- Trump’s legal team opposes subpoena of Trump family members.
- The BBC apologizes for editing but says the cuts are not defamatory.
