Summary
The U.S. broadcast regulator, FCC, contacted the BBC about a Panorama episode that edited a speech by President Donald Trump, potentially suggesting Trump advocated violence. The BBC acknowledged the edit might have been misleading and apologized but did not agree to pay compensation. The BBC claims it did not distribute the episode in the U.S., and Trump may sue for defamation.
Key Facts
- The FCC contacted the BBC about a Panorama episode featuring an edited Trump speech.
- The edit suggested Trump called for violent action during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
- FCC chief Brendan Carr is checking if the edited content aired on U.S. channels regulated by the FCC.
- The BBC said it did not distribute the episode in the United States.
- Trump threatened to sue the BBC, claiming defamation, with potential damages up to $5 billion.
- The BBC apologized for the impression made by the edit but denied Trump's demand for compensation.
- The edited speech was aired before the 2024 presidential election, which Trump won.
- The BBC explained the documentary was only accessible to UK viewers via BBC iPlayer.
