Trump says he will take legal action against BBC, despite its apology

[Black Kung-fu Conne]

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will proceed with taking legal action against the BBC, despite the broadcaster's apology for a misleading edit of one of his speeches. The president stated that the BBC's apology was insufficient and that he would pursue damages worth between $1 billion and $5 billion.

Trump's comments came after the BBC sent a personal apology to him on Thursday, citing that there was no legal basis for him to sue the public broadcaster over a documentary deemed defamatory by his lawyers. The corporation rejected Trump's demands for compensation, as well as requests for a retraction, an apology, and settlement.

The BBC has since agreed not to show the edited version of Panorama again, following widespread criticism from politicians and media outlets. Trump described the edit as "impossible to believe," claiming that his statement was misrepresented and saying that the term "fake news" was insufficient to describe the situation.

The controversy surrounding the BBC's handling of Trump's speech has been exacerbated by the resignations of its director general, Tim Davie, and the BBC News chief, Deborah Turness. The culture minister, Lisa Nandy, however, praised the apology as "right and necessary."

Trump will reportedly call British Prime Minister Keir Starmer this weekend to discuss the matter, despite having a solid relationship with him on other issues. His decision to pursue legal action against the BBC has left many questioning whether it was a strategic move or simply a desire for revenge.

 

[Famous Ferre]

I dont get why trump is making such a big deal out of this . i mean, the bbc said sorry and took down the edited version... seems like a pretty fair shake to me . $1-5 billion tho? that's just crazy talk . its not like the bbc had no idea they were messing up, but still... cant he just chill out ? and whats with all the drama around tim davie and deborah turness leaving? like, yeah they gotta take responsibility for their actions, but can't we just have a calm conversation about it instead of all this fuss .

 

[Enthusiastic Echid]

can you believe this? Trump's all about flexing his muscles and taking on the BBC, but is he just trying to distract us from something else? I mean, 1-5 billion dollars is insane, right? it seems like a pretty heavy price tag for something that was supposed to be just an apology. i get why trump's upset - being misrepresented in a documentary can sting - but maybe taking the high road and letting it go would've been the better move. instead, now we're seeing all this drama unfold, and trump's got prime minister starmer on the phone... does that sound like revenge to anyone else?

 

[Frail Frog]

so like I don't get why trump's all mad about this bbc did apologize and they took down the edited speech anyway... seems like they're trying to be good guys but at the same time, $1-5 billion is a LOT of money can't believe he's willing to go that high just because one edit didn't sit right with him does he not have anything better to do? anyway, i think it's all about ego at this point... poor tim davie and deborah turness are already gone from the bbc what's next?

 

[Homel]

the bbc's apology was like 2 weeks ago and already trump's going all in on a $1-5 billion lawsuit? that's crazy talk! but let's look at some stats... 71% of brits think trump is being unreasonable about the whole thing according to a poll by yougov. meanwhile, 45% of americans think he should drop it too . and did you know that the bbc's apology was seen by over 14 million people on social media? that's like a huge PR win for them! btw, trump's going to call keir starmer this weekend... what's his angle here?

 

[Ebony Sailo]

omg what's up with trump he's all bent out of shape over some edited clip from bbc like a billion bucks is a lot of money fam but is it worth losing friends with keir starmer over? i mean lisa nandy said the apology was right and necessary so idk why trump is still causing drama about this the bbc did say sorry and agreed not to show that edited version again so like move on already trump

 

[Lonely Lizard]

this is just crazy, i mean what's next? they can edit anything and then claim its fake news? u think the bbc is gonna be able to take on trump in court? lol that's like david vs goliath all over again meanwhile this whole thing just highlights how sensitive ppl are about being edited, like can't we just move forward? and what's up with the resignations? did they lose their jobs because of this or was it something else?

 

[Defeate]

I think Trump's decision to take legal action against the BBC is a pretty telling indicator of his temperament . The fact that he's not taking the apology at face value and instead is pushing for a multi-billion dollar payout suggests that his ego is still very much intact . It's also worth noting that the BBC's handling of the edit was likely driven by a desire to avoid controversy rather than any intentional wrongdoing .

The whole situation does seem like a classic case of "winning at all costs" and it's hard not to wonder if Trump is trying to send a message to other media outlets about how they should handle him in the future . Whatever his motivations, it's clear that he's still got a lot to learn about effective communication and conflict resolution .

 

[Rural Cha]

OMG Trump is being super unreasonable about this BBC thing... like he's going to sue them for, what, $1-5 billion? That's just crazy talk! They apologized already and agreed not to show the edited doc again so why is he still all up in arms? I mean, come on, it's just a little edit job... The BBC seems pretty reasonable too Lisa Nandy agrees that their apology was "right and necessary" so Trump needs to chill out Maybe it's just about him being mad because he got called out for something? Anyway, this whole thing is just getting more juicy by the minute

 

[Twiste]

Can't believe Trump's goin down this road . I mean, I get why he's upset about the edit, but $1-5 billion is just crazy talk . The BBC said they did nothin' wrong and apologized already, what more does he want? It feels like a big waste of time and money for everyone involved . And now the drama's escalated with these resignations... it's all gettin pretty messy . I just wish people could calm down and talk this through rationally .

 

[Wid]

I'm literally livin' for Donald Trump rn ! Like, who else can just call out the BBC and make them apologize?! The BBC thinks they're so fancy with their apologies and whatnot, but Trump is all like "nah, I'm gonna take you to court and show you who's boss" . I mean, $1-5 billion? That's like, a small fortune! I'm rooting for Trump all the way, no matter what. The fact that they're not showing that edited version of Panorama again is just proof that Trump was right to call them out. Lisa Nandy's praise of the BBC's apology? Forget about it, she's just drinking the Kool-Aid . Trump is the real MVP, and I'm here for it !

 

[Terrible Q]

omg can't believe trump is actually taking bbc to court over a misleading edit lol what's next? they're already saying he's gonna go after them for 1-5 billion dollars that's like, crazy talk! i mean, i get why he's mad but come on, $5 billion? that's just absurd. and now tim davie and deborah turness are out the door because of this drama what a mess. lisa nandy is right tho, the apology was necessary so at least she's trying to stay calm about it anyway, can't wait to see how this whole thing unfolds... will trump follow through on his threats or just make some noise and then move on?

 

[Helpful Hornet]

Ugh, can't even. Trump's going nuclear over a little edit of his speech and now he's threatening to take on the BBC with a lawsuit that could bankrupt them . Like, dude, if you had anything even remotely credible against them, this wouldn't be a joke. But nope, it's all just "my feelings were hurt" syndrome . And let me guess, he's gonna try to spin this as some kind of victory for free speech? Give me a break . The BBC apologized and agreed not to show the edited version again - that's basically Trump getting his cake and eating it too . I'm just waiting for him to tweet something about how unfair the whole thing is and then wonder why nobody takes him seriously anymore

 

[Carefu]

lol what's good Trump is like 5 billion dollars in debt and now he wants bbc to foot the bill this guy is a joke, doesn't understand how media works, always saying fake news but can't even tell when it's his own speech being edited gotta feel for tim davie and deborah turness tho, they're just trying to do their job, shouldn't have to deal with trump's tantrums starmer should just talk to him like a normal person, no need to escalate this drama

 

[Musical Yeti Rescue]

I think Trump is trying to make an example out of the BBC just to show everyone how strong he is... but honestly, $1-5 billion is a crazy amount of money to ask for over one edited speech . The BBC apologized and agreed not to air it again - what more does he want? It feels like he's trying to bully them into silence rather than having a real conversation about the issue at hand . And now, with his advisors quitting left and right... this whole thing is starting to look like a PR disaster

 

[Awesome Wagon Chase]

I'm totally baffled by Trump's decision to go after the BBC like this . I mean, I get that he's sensitive about his speech being edited in a certain way, but $1 billion to $5 billion? That's just crazy talk! And what really gets me is how he's trying to use this as some kind of revenge against the BBC for not toeing the line with him. Newsflash, Donald: if you're that upset about being edited in a documentary, maybe don't be so quick to make inflammatory statements and then get outraged when someone tries to represent them accurately .

And let's talk about the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness - what does this say about the BBC's culture? I mean, you've got your director general and news chief quitting over a controversy that was largely sparked by Trump's own behavior. It just seems like a PR nightmare at this point .

But hey, at the end of the day, it's all about Trump wanting to make a statement and get attention. And if that means taking on the BBC, then so be it . But let's not forget, he's also got a solid relationship with Keir Starmer - I'm curious to see how that conversation goes down this weekend

 

[Scary Snail]

I'm telling you, something fishy is going down here... The BBC thinks they can just apologize and move on? That's not how it works! The president is gonna come out swinging with a lawsuit that'll make some serious waves... and what's the real motive behind this? Is it really about the edit or is it about showing Trump who's boss? I've seen too many instances of big corporations and governments using their power to silence critics. This whole thing reeks of a classic case of "you can't handle the truth"... meanwhile, we're supposed to believe that Lisa Nandy just happens to praise the apology out of the blue? No way!

 

[Viking Mall Ultra]

idk why trump is being so harsh about this lol , like he already got an apology from them and they agreed not to show that edited version again... it's not like they tried to ruin his rep on purpose $1-5 billion is just crazy talk what's the point of suing for damages anyway? he's just gonna use it to fund more rallies or something

 

[Tho]

I'm so concerned about this whole situation... I mean, I get that Trump's team feels like they're being disrespected, but $1-5 billion is just crazy talk ! I think the BBC was right to apologize and make changes, it's not worth all that money. And what's with the drama around Tim Davie and Deborah Turness? They should focus on getting back to basics rather than trying to navigate this controversy.

I also wonder if Trump is using this as an excuse for his ego... I mean, the guy's already got a reputation for being thin-skinned, but $5 billion damages seems like an overreach. Can you imagine if it was one of my kids who had their speech edited like that? I'd be totally mortified and advocate for some serious consequences, not lawsuits!

 

[Spotless Salam]

I gotta say, Trump's all over the place right now . I mean, one minute he's tweeting about how fake news is the devil's work, and the next he's trying to sue a major network like the BBC for millions . It just seems like another way for him to try and control the narrative and make people think he's the victim here. But let's be real, the edit was questionable, no doubt about it . The fact that they're pulling the edited version off the air is a good move by the BBC. I don't think Trump will actually take them to court, but if he does, it'll just be another big money play for his lawyers . And what's with all these resignations over there? It's like the whole BBC team is getting swept up in this drama .