Donald Trump and his administration expressed joy as Tim Davie resigned from the BBC following controversy over the editing of a documentary featuring one of the president’s speeches. The edited Panorama documentary was criticized for misleading viewers regarding Trump’s speech before the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Trump had urged his supporters to protest the election results, but the edit combined different parts of his speech to create a different message. The White House condemned the BBC, calling it “100% fake news” and a “propaganda machine.”
In his resignation statement, Davie acknowledged that while the BBC is not flawless, transparency and accountability are essential. The ongoing debate about BBC News also influenced his decision to step down. Shortly after Davie’s resignation, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared an article from The Telegraph titled “Trump goes to war with ‘fake news’ BBC,” highlighting the situation.
Trump took to TruthSocial to criticize the BBC, accusing them of manipulating his speech and interfering in the election process. He expressed disappointment in the BBC’s actions, considering the UK as a key ally. Meanwhile, British politicians reacted to Davie’s resignation, with Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey highlighting the concerning nature of Trump’s involvement in the situation.
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