Archive · 13 Jan 2026
BBC Seeks Dismissal of Trump's $10B Lawsuit
Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion because he says they edited his speech to make it look like he told people to storm the U.S. Capitol.
The BBC says they didn't do this on purpose and are asking the court to throw out the lawsuit.
They also say the court in Florida shouldn't even hear the case because the BBC doesn't broadcast there.
Trump wants $5 billion for each of the two things he's suing for, but the BBC says he hasn't shown any real harm.
The BBC is funded by a fee that everyone who watches TV in the UK has to pay.
The BBC's top executive and head of news resigned because of this mistake.
BBC files motion to dismiss Trump's $10 billion lawsuit over edited speech.
Trump alleges BBC defamed him by making it seem he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol.
BBC argues lack of personal jurisdiction in Florida and no proven damages.
BBC requests court to stay the discovery phase pending the motion to dismiss.
BBC states Trump failed to plead actual damages, claiming only vague harm to his interests.
- Who
- Donald Trump (plaintiff) and BBC (defendant)
- What
- BBC's motion to dismiss Trump's $10 billion lawsuit over edited speech
- When
- Filing made on Monday, January 13, 2024
- Where
- Court in Florida
- Why
- BBC argues lack of personal jurisdiction and no proven damages
Trump's Allegations
BBC's Defense
Editing of Speech
Trump's Allegations
Trump claims the BBC fabricated his speech to make it seem he urged supporters to attack the Capitol.
BBC's Defense
The BBC acknowledges the edit was a mistake but denies it was done maliciously.
Jurisdiction
Trump's Allegations
Trump filed the lawsuit in Florida, alleging the documentary was available on streaming services in the U.S.
BBC's Defense
The BBC argues it lacks personal jurisdiction in Florida and did not broadcast the documentary there.
Damages
Trump's Allegations
Trump seeks $5 billion for defamation and $5 billion for unfair trade practices, totaling $10 billion.
BBC's Defense
The BBC claims Trump has not proven any actual damages and only alleges vague harm to his interests.
- Plaintiff
- Donald Trump
- Defendant
- BBC
- Alleged Damages
- $10 billion
- Case Location
- Florida
- BBC's Argument
- No personal jurisdiction in Florida, no proven damages
- BBC's Funding
- Mandatory licence fee on all television-watching households
- Documentary Title
- Trump: A Second Chance?
- Documentary Air Date
- Days before the 2024 U.S. presidential election
Sources
BBC seeks to have Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit dismissed
BBC Will Attempt To Throw Out Donald Trump’s $10BN Lawsuit
BBC Moves to Dismiss Trump’s $10B Defamation Suit in Florida Court
BBC To Ask Court To Dismiss Trump's $10-Billion Documentary Lawsuit
BBC to ask US court to throw out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit over ‘fight like hell’ edit: Here's why
BBC seeks dismissal of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over edited January 6 speech – Firstpost
BBC seeks to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit in Florida court
