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Summary: BBC apologizes to Trump for speech edit, but rejects compensation claim NHK

1. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has apologized for editing U.S. President Donald Trump's speech in a documentary, but has rejected his demand for compensation.
2. Parts of Trump's speech were edited to give the impression that he called for the Capitol Hill riots in January 2021, according to a British newspaper report.
3. The BBC announced the resignations of its director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness, and its chair Samir Shah apologized for the mistake. Trump's lawyers have threatened to sue the broadcaster for at least $1 billion if their demands (retraction, apology, compensation) are not met.
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BBC apologizes for editing U.S. President Donald Trump's speech in a documentary, denying compensation demand. Edits gave impression of Trump calling for Capitol Hill riots in Jan 2021. BBC director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness resign, chair Samir Shah apologizes. Trump's
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ID: 451bd040-8f0e-4f2b-ba89-f4a5e9521e59

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251114_05/#summary

Date: Nov. 14, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-14

Created: 2025/11/14 12:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 22:09

Last Read: 2025/11/14 14:35