BBC apologizes to Trump after defamatory documentary sparks legal threat
The BBC has found itself in a diplomatic and legal tangle following the airing of a documentary about US President Donald Trump. The corporation's chair, Samir Shah, has sent a personal letter to the White House, apologizing to President Trump after his lawyers deemed the documentary false and defamatory.
The documentary in question was a misleadingly edited version of Trump's speech before the storming of the US Capitol. Trump's legal team demanded an apology and threatened the BBC with a billion-dollar lawsuit. In response, Samir Shah, the BBC chairman, sent a personal apology letter to President Trump. The BBC's apology aims to defuse the row, which has caused a significant crisis for the broadcaster.
The BBC's apology to President Trump comes amidst a legal and diplomatic storm. The corporation hopes that this gesture will help resolve the issue and prevent further escalation.
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