Trump Files $10b Lawsuit Against BBC Over Edited Capitol Riot Documentary

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging that the international broadcaster deliberately edited footage of his January 2021 speech in a documentary about the U.S. Capitol riot.

According to legal filings submitted on Monday, Trump claims the BBC’s documentary misrepresented his remarks to supporters delivered shortly before the January 6 Capitol breach.

The lawsuit argues that selective editing distorted the context of his speech, unfairly portraying him as inciting violence and damaging his reputation on a global scale.

Trump’s legal team asserts that the BBC’s actions amount to intentional defamation, accusing the media organization of misleading viewers and influencing public perception through manipulated content. The lawsuit seeks at least $10 billion in damages, citing reputational harm, loss of future opportunities, and ongoing political consequences.

The BBC has not yet issued a formal response to the lawsuit. The case adds to Trump’s growing list of legal battles with major media organizations, reinforcing his longstanding criticism of what he describes as biased and misleading coverage.

This high-profile lawsuit is expected to intensify debates around media responsibility, editorial ethics, and free speech, particularly in politically charged reporting related to the January 6 Capitol events.