The BBC

THE OFFENSE

The BBC released a doctored video of President Trump’s speech on January 6th, 2021.

THE TRUTH

By the BBC’s own admission, the broadcaster edited the speech in a misleading manner that “gave the mistaken impression that President Trump had made a direct call for violent action.” The bogus video led to the ouster of (now former) BBC Director-General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness. It also led to BBC Chair Samir Shah sending a personal letter to the White House apologizing on behalf of the BBC for the deceitful video edit.

KEY POINTS

• The BBC deceptively edited a video to misrepresent President Trump’s statements and help craft a narrative opposing him.

SOURCES

• BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there’s no basis for a defamation claim
• Panorama – Trump: A Second Chance?
• BBC director general and News CEO resign over Trump documentary edit