President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC, claiming the network “put words in his mouth” during its Panorama coverage of his January 6, 2021, speech. Speaking live from the White House, Trump accused the broadcaster of misrepresenting his remarks and suggested AI may have been involved in altering his words.
Trump stated, “They actually put terrible words in my mouth regarding January 6 that I never said. The positive things I spoke about patriotism and the good I highlighted were ignored. Instead, they showed words I never spoke, and they got caught.” He indicated that the lawsuit, potentially worth between $1 billion and $5 billion, could be filed imminently.
The BBC’s Panorama program had edited excerpts of Trump’s speech from January 6, combining clips from different moments. While the network admitted to these edits, it defended the reporting as accurate in context. A BBC spokesperson confirmed that the corporation would defend the case but declined further comment on ongoing legal proceedings.
Social media has reacted strongly to Trump’s latest claim. Some users called for his resignation, while others pointed out the legal risk of suing the BBC over a matter of edited footage. Many highlighted the irony, noting that Trump’s own words were broadcast, albeit in a different order.
This latest controversy adds to the growing list of legal and political challenges surrounding Trump, further fueling debate about his influence on media narratives and public discourse.
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