The BBC's Director General and Head of News have resigned following criticism over the editing of a documentary about Donald Trump and the January 6th insurrection. The departures come amid wider scrutiny of the broadcaster's editorial standards.
Breakdown
- BBC announces the resignation of its Director General and Head of News following criticism. 5s
- Resignations linked to controversy over misleading editing in a BBC documentary about Donald Trump and the January 6th insurrection. 11s
- A leaked report found the documentary edited two separate parts of Trump's speech to make it appear he incited rioters. 23s
- BBC has also faced criticism for its coverage of the Gaza war and reporting on trans issues. 1m 4s
- Donald Trump welcomed the resignations and called the executives dishonest; the BBC is now seeking new leadership. 1m 16s