Trump vs. BBC: Legal Battle Looms
President Donald Trump plans to take legal action against the BBC over a documentary deemed defamatory by his lawyers. Despite the broadcaster offering a personal apology, it maintains there's no legal foundation for the lawsuit. This tension highlights ongoing media-political conflicts.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 15-11-2025 05:42 IST | Created: 15-11-2025 05:42 IST
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On Friday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to pursue legal action against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) next week.
The public broadcaster had sent a personal apology to Trump on Thursday, but maintained that there is no legal basis for the President's planned lawsuit. Trump's legal team claims the BBC documentary about him is defamatory.
This unfolding situation underscores the complex and often contentious relationship between media organizations and political figures.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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