US President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking nearly ₹40,000 crore in damages against Britain’s public broadcaster, the BBC, accusing it of deliberately misrepresenting his remarks in a documentary to depict him as encouraging violence. The case has been lodged in a federal court in Miami, intensifying Trump’s long-standing conflict with global media organisations.
According to the lawsuit, the BBC allegedly used selective editing and contextual framing to distort Trump’s statements, creating what his legal team describes as a false and harmful narrative. The complaint claims the broadcaster acted with malice and showed reckless disregard for factual accuracy, resulting in serious damage to Trump’s reputation and political standing in both the United States and abroad.
Trump has frequently criticised mainstream media outlets, accusing them of bias and politically motivated reporting. By targeting the BBC, the lawsuit takes this confrontation beyond American media and places an internationally respected public broadcaster at the centre of a high-profile legal battle.
The BBC has not issued a detailed response to the filing but has consistently maintained its commitment to editorial independence and rigorous journalistic standards. Legal experts point out that defamation suits involving public figures face a high bar in US courts, requiring proof of actual malice.
If the case moves forward, it could set important precedents for international media coverage of political leaders and the legal boundaries of documentary reporting.
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