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Posted on November 10, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleTrump threatens legal action against BBC over a misleading documentary edit of his speech related to the Capitol Hill riot, prompting BBC to consider its response.
LONDON (Reuters) -BBC News said on Monday the broadcaster had received a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening legal action over the edit of a documentary broadcast a week before the U.S. presidential election.
The BBC has acknowledged the Trump speech edit gave a misleading impression and should have been handled more carefully.
The documentary broadcast last year had spliced together two parts of a Trump speech so he appeared to be encouraging the Capitol Hill riot of January 2021.
Samir Shah, the chairman of the publicly-funded broadcaster, said in an interview with BBC News that it was "considering" how to respond to Trump's communication.
When prompted about whether Trump would be suing the BBC, Shah said: "I do not know that yet, but he's a litigious fellow, so we should be prepared for all outcomes."
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; Editing by Kate Holton)
A legal threat is a warning or notification that legal action may be taken against an individual or organization if certain actions are not taken or if specific conditions are not met.
A documentary is a non-fiction film or television program that provides a factual report on a particular subject, often including interviews, archival footage, and other evidence to support its narrative.
Misleading information refers to data or statements that can cause someone to have an incorrect understanding of a situation or topic, often due to incomplete or distorted facts.
A speech edit involves altering or modifying a recorded speech, which can include cutting, rearranging, or adding content to change the original message or context.
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