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Why did the BBC apologize to Trump?

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The BBC apologized to Donald Trump after a documentary aired with a misleadingly edited version of his January 6, 2021 speech, making it appear he called for violence. The edit, made by a third-party production company, led to public outcry, resignations of senior BBC executives, and Trump's threat of a $1 billion lawsuit. The BBC admitted serious mistakes, issued a personal apology, and will not rebroadcast the documentary.

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BBC apologizes to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim

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  • The BBC sent a personal apology to Donald Trump and will not rebroadcast the documentary 'Trump, A Second Chance.' 2s
  • A third-party company edited Trump's January 6 speech, splicing sections to imply he called for violence. 14s
  • Claims of bias surfaced after a leaked BBC report, leading to resignations and public uproar. 50s
  • Legal experts say Trump would need to prove 'actual malice' for a US defamation case, as the UK window has closed. 1m 16s
  • The BBC asserts there is no legal basis for Trump to sue over the documentary. 1m 42s
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BBC apologizes to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim
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France 24
4 hours ago
BBC apologizes to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim

The BBC sent a personal apology to Donald Trump and will not rebroadcast the documentary after a third-party production company deceptively edited his January 6, 2021 speech, splicing two sections an hour apart to create the impression he called for violence.

BBC apologizes to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim
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France 24
4 hours ago
BBC apologizes to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim

BBC officials stated the apology was appropriate for serious mistakes, and legal advice was sought for a robust response.

Trump threatens $1B lawsuit against BBC over documentary
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10 News First
4 days ago
Trump threatens $1B lawsuit against BBC over documentary

BBC Chair Samir Shah apologized for the doctored Trump speech in a letter to a UK parliamentary committee, admitting the BBC could have acted earlier and confirming an investigation and apology have been made.

BBC leaders resign over accusations of biased coverage
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CBC News
4 days ago
BBC leaders resign over accusations of biased coverage

The documentary showed Trump saying words in a sequence he did not use; the 'fight like hell' section came from a different part of his speech 50 minutes later, distorting the day's events and representing serious bias.

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