In a high-stakes media clash this week, the BBC has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a Panorama episode edit—but refused his $1 billion defamation demand. 🤯
Here's how things went down:
- Nov 9: Trump's lawyers hit the BBC with a letter demanding a full retraction, apology, and $1 billion in compensation for splicing his Jan 6, 2021 speech—give the BBC until Nov 14 or they'll sue.
- Nov 13: The BBC said sorry for the editing mix-up but said they strongly disagree there's any defamation basis. They also confirmed the episode won't air again.
Why it's buzzing: Panorama's clip arrangement made it look like Trump urged supporters to 'fight like hell' at the U.S. Capitol. It shows how a few seconds of footage can spark a billion-dollar legal showdown in today's click-driven news world. 🌐⚖️
What's next? Today's the deadline—will President Trump sue the BBC, or will both sides back down? Stay tuned! 👀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
