Will Jones – The Daily Sceptic Nov 10, 2025
President Trump has threatened the BBC with legal action – as its Chair Samir Shah insists the corporation is not institutionally biased and fails to apologise to him. The Mail has more.
Mr Trump has fired off a legal letter after it emerged Panorama had selectively edited his speech before the 2021 Capitol riot to remove a section where he told supporters to demonstrate peacefully.
A BBC spokesman said: “We will review the letter and respond directly in due course.”
The revelation comes shortly after Mr Shah used his first remarks since the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness to mount a defence of the corporation.
Mr Shah accused Michael Prescott, who wrote a critical memo that ultimately prompted the resignations, of offering a “personal account” which gives only a “partial” view of events.
In a 1,600-word letter to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee (CMS), Mr Shah admitted there were “occasions when the BBC gets things wrong” but claimed the leaked report did not present the full picture.
“Michael Prescott’s memo gives only a partial description of the evidence that editorial guidelines and standards committee received and considered,” he said.
He insisted there were no issues the BBC had sought to “bury”, adding: “That interpretation is simply not true. The issues raised by Mr Prescott are precisely the issues that have been considered by the Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee [EGSC] and the board.”
Mr Shah said Mr Prescott had relied on evidence compiled by the editorial guidelines and standards committee (EGSC), to produce the dossier.
“There is another view that has gained currency in the coverage that the BBC has done nothing to tackle these problems. That is also simply not true,” he said.
“Over the three years Mr Prescott was an adviser to the EGSC, the BBC has: published corrections where we have got things wrong; changed editorial guidance to make the BBC’s position on issues clearer; made changes to leadership where the problems point to underlying issues; and carried out formal disciplinary measures.”
In a furious social media post last night, Mr Trump condemned the BBC as “corrupt” and described its staff as “very dishonest”.
Today, Mr Shah said the corporation has received communication from Mr Trump, adding: “We are now considering how to reply to him.” But he failed to apologise personally to the President.
Worth reading in full.
Trump’s demand is for the documentary and “all other” defamatory content to be retracted or face a lawsuit for “no less than $1 billion” in compensation. From the Telegraph:
The letter, sent by the US President and reported by the New York Times, called for an immediate apology and compensation.
It demanded “a full and fair retraction of the documentary, and any and all other false, defamatory, disparaging, misleading and inflammatory statements about President Trump in as conspicuous a manner as they were originally published”.
The letter continued: “If the BBC does not comply with the above by November 14th 2025 at 5.00pm EST, President Trump will be left with no alternative but to enforce his legal and equitable rights, all of which are expressly reserved and are not waived, including by filing legal action for no less than $1,000,000,000 in damages. The BBC is on notice.
Also see another example of the BBC’s ‘news’ manipulation:
Sue the shit out of these scumbags and put the lying asswipes out of business for good.
First the BBC needs to apologise to us
its own people
the propaganda put out to get the people at attack their neighbours in germany
the propaganda, a body of disgusting lies and deciet
Victor Rothschild pit his left wing homosexuals into the BBC
and code words and sentences were used to signal the pish to get into a war
2 The hiring and hiding up sexual attackers on children, 10 have ben named but there were others
A plaque on a wall in Tel Aviv celebrates the great Jimmy saville, yeah right
Soldiers in ww 2 knew the BBC as ” bullshit time”
its stil bullshit and anti British
The BBC creams off bigtime from children in need
Jill Dando murdered to stop her telling of the BBC pedo ring
anyone who buys a licence contributes to hiding child abusers
paul fuller
Trump shows what he is yet again. He won’t get it, but that $1 billion would come from the poorest people of the jew-k.
REMEMBER WHEN THE
NEWS OF THE WORLD .
SAID GOODBYE AND
THANK YOU, IT IS
TIME FOR THE BBC TO SAY
GOODBYE AND THANK YOU ?
SAME CRIMINALITY ,
What a tit. He holds the most powerful office in the world and lies through every tooth but then bitches when he’s misrepresented. He’s in politics, he should expect that but no. He sues for a ridiculous amount of money. What a tit.
i am 88 years old as far back as i can remember the BBC was criminal pro homosexual and pro jew
that is enough for most people to withold the licence fee
BTW TV adverts ask for folk to give £39 pounds odd to ukraine
my son works in a food bank, lots of UK folk come begging for food
most of them dont have £39#
zelenski creams off what is given and recently bought 8 million pond blocks of real estate in gaza for his family
his wife spent several milion in the france cartier jewelers where my nephew works
The UK is an occupied Nation and under global authority of Exec. Orders, they can make the BBC pay like they did with other brands and even occupy their board. But don’t expect any mayor changes anymore but martial law, they know that the UK has limited time left bordering the Atlantic, especially Ireland, Scotland and Whales. Like in all of Europes lowlands, they just hope to stay in control and keep you distracted like you are now with AI wartheaters .. till the populations start drowning since there is no alternative ..
So Trump didn’t say let’s riot at Capital House.
And when was the Panorama documentary aired?
The rioters didn’t really riot at Capitol House but many were arrested for rioting.
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Article: The Controversy Surrounding the BBC’s Panorama Documentary on Trump
On October 28, 2024, the BBC aired a controversial Panorama documentary titled “Trump: A Second Chance?” just days before the U.S. presidential election. The documentary has sparked significant backlash, particularly from former President Donald Trump, who is threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion. The crux of the controversy lies in the documentary’s alleged misleading editing of Trump’s speech from January 6, 2021, which critics argue misrepresents his words and intentions.
Trump’s legal team claims that the BBC’s editing spliced together quotes in a way that distorts the context, leading to a narrative that could harm his reputation and electoral prospects. The BBC, known for its journalistic integrity, is facing scrutiny over accusations of bias and sensationalism in its reporting. Following the backlash, key figures within the BBC, including the Director-General, have resigned, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
This incident highlights the ongoing tension between political figures and media outlets, particularly in an era where misinformation can spread rapidly. As Trump seeks accountability from the BBC, the implications of this lawsuit could set a precedent for how media organizations handle political coverage in the future.
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And there I was thinking the Panorama doco was aired around the time Biden was inaugurated. Cheap of the BBC to claim Trump told his supporters to fight when in reality he did not. Why would the BBC lie about that four years on when there are so many things they could report about Trump which would shame Trump and are true?
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Article: The Aftermath of January 6 Pardons
The events of January 6, 2021, when supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, have left a lasting impact on American society and politics. Following the riot, over 1,500 individuals were charged, with more than 600 receiving prison sentences. However, a significant number of these individuals were later pardoned by Trump, raising questions about the implications of such decisions.
On January 6, 2021, a significant event unfolded at the U.S. Capitol, leading to numerous arrests and convictions. As of now, many of the individuals involved in the riot have been pardoned by former President Donald Trump. Reports indicate that Trump granted clemency to nearly all of the 1,270 convicted rioters, with exceptions for 14 members of far-right extremist groups. This sweeping pardon has raised questions about justice and accountability for those who participated in the attack.
While many rioters have been released from prison, some remain incarcerated due to the severity of their actions. The charges against these individuals varied widely, from trespassing to assaulting law enforcement officers. As of early 2025, over 1,000 rioters had pleaded guilty, and no jury has fully acquitted any defendant related to the Capitol riot. This situation highlights the complexities of the legal proceedings that followed the event.
If the BBC were trying to make Trump look bad, this cock-up has spectacularly backfired.
On October 28, 2024, the BBC aired a controversial Panorama documentary titled “Trump: A Second Chance?” just days before the U.S. presidential election. The documentary has sparked significant backlash, particularly from former President Donald Trump, who is threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion. The crux of the controversy lies in the documentary’s alleged misleading editing of Trump’s speech from January 6, 2021, which critics argue misrepresents his words and intentions.
I wonder why it took a year for team Trump to notice. Was the documentary designed to get Americans to vote for Ms Harris?
Supporters of the Zionist state are using this BBC cock-up to blame the BBC of being biased and anti the Zionist state when the BBC has been positively pro Zionist state.
Now would be a good time for the BBC to start reporting the truth.