US President Donald Trump has made a provocative statement, claiming he feels an "obligation" to take legal action against the BBC during a recent interview on Fox News.
In footage obtained by several news outlets, Trump stated that he believes the British broadcaster has "done a terrible job" in covering his presidency. He warned that he will "sue them bigly" unless they start reporting more favorably about him.
Trump's comments come amid a growing controversy over the BBC's coverage of him and his administration. The network has faced criticism from Trump supporters for its perceived negative bias, with some accusing it of being "anti-American".
When asked by Fox News host Laura Ingraham if he would sue the BBC, Trump replied: "I feel an obligation to do that because they've done a terrible job, and I think it's unfair." He added that the network has been "very unfair" in its reporting on him.
The BBC has repeatedly denied allegations of bias, stating that it strives for impartiality in its coverage. However, Trump's comments have sparked concerns among some that he is using the law to silence criticism of his administration.
In footage obtained by several news outlets, Trump stated that he believes the British broadcaster has "done a terrible job" in covering his presidency. He warned that he will "sue them bigly" unless they start reporting more favorably about him.
Trump's comments come amid a growing controversy over the BBC's coverage of him and his administration. The network has faced criticism from Trump supporters for its perceived negative bias, with some accusing it of being "anti-American".
When asked by Fox News host Laura Ingraham if he would sue the BBC, Trump replied: "I feel an obligation to do that because they've done a terrible job, and I think it's unfair." He added that the network has been "very unfair" in its reporting on him.
The BBC has repeatedly denied allegations of bias, stating that it strives for impartiality in its coverage. However, Trump's comments have sparked concerns among some that he is using the law to silence criticism of his administration.