Leadership Shake-up at BBC Amid Editing Controversy

The BBC faces a leadership crisis following the resignations of its Director-General Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness, prompted by controversy over editing a speech by Donald Trump. Criticism erupted over perceived bias in a program aired before the 2024 US election, leading to mounting political pressure.

Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 10-11-2025 19:21 IST | Created: 10-11-2025 19:21 IST

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The BBC is currently embroiled in a leadership crisis as its Director-General Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have resigned amid allegations of bias in editing a speech by former US President Donald Trump.

The controversy stirred political pressure after a BBC program titled "Trump: A Second Chance?" edited Trump's speech from January 6, 2021, creating the impression of a call for violence before the Capitol riot.

The resignations followed criticisms of the BBC's impartiality, with national scrutiny increasing due to its role as a leading British institution. The BBC is often criticized for perceived political biases, with calls for it to uphold trust and quickly correct any mistakes.

(With inputs from agencies.)