BBC expected to apologise for doctoring Trump videos

I don't think epstein was insane, he was a predator who carefully planned and organised abuse.

On the insanity stakes, Epstein wins outright.

Maremia

Could be mega distraction. Keeps everyone from talking about the EPSTEIN Files.

Lots in Sundays on Epstein. Epstein seemed to be of the opinion that Trump was border-line insane!

The trouble is that we have got so normalised by Trumps behaviour that I think that we have overlooked just how outside the normal his behaviour really is and what nonsense he spouts.

Elegran

There must be ample grounds for someone to countersue a US media company for false statements about the UK?

It seems Trump thinks the BBC is the voice of the UK, Starmer getting involved only reinforces that, we all know the BBC is independant and sets its own agenda, Trump does not believe that.

I’m wondering just what Trump really wants.

Elegran

There must be ample grounds for someone to countersue a US media company for false statements about the UK?

Well JDVance for a start. What nonsense he has waffled about the U.K. I bet it was reported as fact in the USA

Could be mega distraction. Keeps everyone from talking about the EPSTEIN Files.

Well yes if they have edited a piece to put forward a particular viewpoint. Go for it.

There must be ample grounds for someone to countersue a US media company for false statements about the UK?

And this has finally split along party lines. All the right wingers are behind Trump. Who are the true patriots?

“The BBC is going ahead with the Reith lecture given by an anti Trump advocate and so life trundles on”

This is exactly how the BBC can have a biased agenda, in this case broadcasting anti Trump features and exactly what is likely to make Trump dig his heels in.

This is going to be quite a fight.

Richard North’s blog on Turbulent Times is worth reading.
Trump may not have a legal case for a number of reasons and compensation won’t be paid. But Trump does hold the moral high ground over Starmer. Trump could say that he feels very let down by the actions of a supposed number one ally and that he will review the special relationship, trade deals etc. Ultimately the UK may lose much more than the £5 billion being touted.
The BBC is going ahead with the Reith lecture given by an anti Trump advocate and so life trundles on.

On the R4 news today (opps, the BBC, oh dear)

A US lawyer saying that since the Panorama episode was not only not seen in the USA but was not licensed to be seen Trump is unlikely legally to have a leg to stand on with nay proceedings in the USA.

With Marjorie Taylor Greene turning away from him he might have other things to worry about. Someone else to bully.

They used his OWN words.

Willow3, I heard it early in the morning of November 14, with explicit mention of the birthday. Didn't realize it used to be broadcast daily. Interesting research.

About time to sell the Beeb to one of Trump's rather rich cronies? Then we can enjoy wall-to-wall ads and lots of 'lovely' reality shows such as the highly intellectual "Love Island".

Well only if they edit/splice it incorrectly.

Mollygo

DT’s next step might be threats about tariffs if Starmer doesn’t grovel satisfactorily.

I covered that upthread. An obvious move.

We should never give in to threats of that kind, just think for a moment - Trump never made the trade deal without it being in the USA's interests

How vulnerable that would make us on the International Stage: whose interests would that be in?

(not to mention a laughing stock, and Starmer would be pilloried by the right, perversely)

Trump could then take other countries' reporting on him to pieces, and undoubtedly find similar in those other countries.

ronib

Million - no
Billion

Of course. Thanks. Even worse though!

DT’s next step might be threats about tariffs if Starmer doesn’t grovel satisfactorily.

Million - no
Billion

Trump is going to sue for up to 5 million dollars for having his feelings hurt as no other damage was done.
Sounds like bullying to me.

Kandinsky

*Bullies always need to be taken on*

Yes, the bully being the BBC

You don’t think Trump is a bully?

Yes, the BBC were in the wrong and have apologised so that should be an end to it.

BBC were in the wrong ,