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Trump ordered to give sworn testimony in BBC Panorama lawsuit
A U.S. court has ruled that former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in his legal action against the British broadcaster over an episode of its flagship current affairs program. The dispute centers on how the BBC edited a 2021 speech for broadcast.
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Trump is pursuing legal action against the BBC following an episode of Panorama that he contends misrepresented his remarks by editing together separate portions of a speech delivered in 2021. The former president's lawsuit challenges the editorial choices made by the publicly funded broadcaster in assembling the segment.
A court has now mandated that Trump provide sworn testimony as part of the litigation process. The ruling compels him to answer questions under oath regarding the speech, the broadcast, and his objections to how the material was presented by the BBC's editorial team.
The case highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and major news organizations, particularly over editorial decisions in coverage involving the former president. The BBC has not yet issued a public response to the court's latest ruling.
The litigation will proceed through the courts with Trump's deposition forming part of the discovery process. The outcome may have implications for how broadcasters balance editorial discretion against potential claims of misrepresentation in news programming.