Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/a8bvrUdbbc3.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter BBC apologises to Donald Trump but refuses to pay $1bn compensation | BBC News [DQs61xxU6OT] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for a Panorama episode which spliced parts of a speech together, but rejected his demands for compensation. The corporation also said it would not show the programme again. Lawyers for Trump have threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn (£759m) in damages unless the corporation issues a retraction, apologises and compensates him. The apology comes after a second similarly edited clip, broadcast on Newsnight in 2022, was revealed by the Daily Telegraph. Subscribe here: For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #DonaldTrump #BBCNews OQMAm6jWMMB aG2nGKACs3A Z41bt40EQ3H AK5zzEKdxf5 4RsVpej1r6S
The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for a Panorama episode which spliced parts of a speech together, but rejected his demands for compensation. The corporation also said it would not show the programme again. Lawyers for Trump have threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn (£759m) in damages unless the corporation issues a retraction, apologises and compensates him. The apology comes after a second similarly edited clip, broadcast on Newsnight in 2022, was revealed by the Daily Telegraph. Subscribe here: For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #DonaldTrump #BBCNews OQMAm6jWMMB aG2nGKACs3A Z41bt40EQ3H AK5zzEKdxf5 4RsVpej1r6S