The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump over the editing of his speech before the infamous January 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.
The edit appeared during a 2024 Panorama episode with the BBC describing it as an “error of judgement.” A BBC spokesperson said it would “not be broadcast again in this form on any BBC platforms.”
The BBC statement said: “Lawyers for the BBC have written to President Trump’s legal team in response to a letter received on Sunday. BBC Chair Samir Shah has separately sent a personal letter to the White House making clear to President Trump that he and the Corporation are sorry for the edit of the President’s speech on 6 January 2021, which featured in the programme.
“The BBC has no plans to rebroadcast the documentary ‘Trump: A Second Chance?’ on any BBC platforms. While the BBC sincerely regrets the manner in which the video clip was edited, we strongly disagree there is a basis for a defamation claim.”
President Trump threatened a billion-dollar lawsuit over the edit and BBC leaders ultimately decided against a public spat with the Republican. When asked about the legal threat by Fox News, Trump said he had “an obligation” to sue the organisation.
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