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Trump Asks Judge to Reject BBC Subpoena for Family

8/23/2026

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  • President Donald Trump asked a judge to reject the BBC’s subpoena for his family.
  • Trump’s lawyers cite an executive-privilege memo while Senator Schiff says the move threatens congressional oversight.
  • The BBC seeks testimony from Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Jared Kushner in a $10 billion defamation case.
  • The lawsuit, filed Dec 2025, alleges the BBC spliced two Jan. 6 speech excerpts to suggest incitement.