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Trump's $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC Set for 2027 Trial

Published February 12, 2026, 17:19
Trump's $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC Set for 2027 Trial

Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, seeking $10 billion in damages. Trump alleges that a BBC documentary was misleading and damaged his reputation, as it was edited in a way that depicted him inciting his supporters to attack the Capitol. The case is scheduled to go to trial in February 2027. The BBC attempted to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that Trump suffered no harm as the documentary was not broadcast in the United States. However, the lawsuit is proceeding. The BBC chairman, Samir Shah, has apologized for the way the footage was edited but disputes the legal basis of the lawsuit. The case has led to resignations at the top of the BBC, with Director-General Tim Davie and BBC News chief Deborah Turness having recently stepped down. Trump has previously threatened or filed lawsuits against numerous news organizations, with some paying significant sums to halt the prosecutions. This lawsuit is another example of Trump's aggressive stance towards the media and his attempt to control the narrative surrounding him.