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"The last thing I'd ever do is give myself a pardon."

"Under the fundamental rule that no one may be a judge in his own case, it would seem that the question should be answered in the negative."

Trump "would have no ability to pardon himself by law [because his case is not subject to a federal pardon]."

"He [Trump] absolutely cannot pardon himself."

"The answer has to be no."

Trump "could very well attempt to self-pardon, but it's entirely unclear how that would turn out."

"[T]he pardon power is virtually unlimited, completely discretionary. So, conceivably, he [Trump] could pardon himself."

There is every indication from Trump that he "more likely will pardon himself."

"[I]t becomes much likelier that, for the first time since the Constitution was ratified in 1789, a president will issue a pardon to himself, or at least try to."

Will Trump Pardon Himself?

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"It's going to be some [Jan. 6 defendants], not all" who will receive clemency.

"Will he do it? I don't know, but he says that he will, and odds are that he will."

"I do believe Donald J. Trump will pardon us, and he should. We didn't do anything."

"[I]t's undeniable that, if elected yet again (heaven forbid), [Trump] can issue all these possible pardons related to the efforts to cling to power."

"I'm 100 percent confident President-elect Trump will pardon the non-violent protesters."

"[H]e will pardon January 6th protestors who are wrongfully imprisoned [on a case-by-case basis]."

"Oh, absolutely, I would... If they're innocent, I would pardon them."

Will Trump Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters?

U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing action against the BBC over what he describes as "false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory statements," giving the British broadcaster until Friday to address the claims or risk facing a $1 billion lawsuit.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing action against the BBC over what he describes as "false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory statements," giving the British broadcaster until Friday to address the claims or risk facing a $1 billion lawsuit.

In a notice of intent sent to the BBC on Sunday, Trump's legal team said, "Failure to comply will leave President Trump with no choice but to pursue any and all legal rights and remedies available to recover damages for the overwhelming financial and reputational harm that the BBC has caused him to suffer."

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In a notice of intent sent to the BBC on Sunday, Trump's legal team said, "Failure to comply will leave President Trump with no choice but to pursue any and all legal rights and remedies available to recover damages for the overwhelming financial and reputational harm that the BBC has caused him to suffer."

Meanwhile, in a letter to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, BBC chairman Samir Shah apologised for an "error of judgement" over the edit of Trump's speech, stating, "We accept that the way the speech was edited did give the impression of a direct call for violent action."

Guardian

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Meanwhile, in a letter to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, BBC chairman Samir Shah apologised for an "error of judgement" over the edit of Trump's speech, stating, "We accept that the way the speech was edited did give the impression of a direct call for violent action."

His response came after BBC Director-General Tim Davie and News Chief Executive Officer Deborah Turness both resigned on Sunday following criticism over <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/bbc-whistleblower-exposes-misleading-trump-jan-edit">the editing of Trump's Jan. 6, 2021, speech</a> in a documentary that aired a week before the 2024 presidential election.

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New York Post

His response came after BBC Director-General Tim Davie and News Chief Executive Officer Deborah Turness both resigned on Sunday following criticism over the editing of Trump's Jan. 6, 2021, speech in a documentary that aired a week before the 2024 presidential election.

In a letter to staff, Davie said that leaving the organization was "entirely my decision" and that he was "working through exact timings with the Board to allow for an orderly transition to a successor over the coming months."

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In a letter to staff, Davie said that leaving the organization was "entirely my decision" and that he was "working through exact timings with the Board to allow for an orderly transition to a successor over the coming months."

Meanwhile, Turness said the Trump documentary controversy "has reached a stage where it is causing damage to the BBC — an institution that I love. As the CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs, the buck stops with me."

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Daily Mail

Meanwhile, Turness said the Trump documentary controversy "has reached a stage where it is causing damage to the BBC — an institution that I love. As the CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs, the buck stops with me."

The BBC's deceptive editing of Trump's Jan. 6 speech proves these corrupt foreign journalists deliberately tried to interfere in American democracy. This scandal exposes the broadcaster's dishonest agenda and signifies their last chance before massive license fee boycotts destroy them. Only wholesale leadership change from proven private sector turnaround experts can save this failing institution.

The BBC's deceptive editing of Trump's Jan. 6 speech proves these corrupt foreign journalists deliberately tried to interfere in American democracy. This scandal exposes the broadcaster's dishonest agenda and signifies their last chance before massive license fee boycotts destroy them. Only wholesale leadership change from proven private sector turnaround experts can save this failing institution.

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Right narrative

BBC leaders took full accountability for editorial mistakes while defending the organization's overall integrity and gold standard journalism. The resignations demonstrate proper leadership responsibility, not institutional bias, as the BBC continues delivering trusted news essential to democratic life. This transition offers an opportunity for positive reform ahead of the crucial Charter renewal process.

BBC leaders took full accountability for editorial mistakes while defending the organization's overall integrity and gold standard journalism. The resignations demonstrate proper leadership responsibility, not institutional bias, as the BBC continues delivering trusted news essential to democratic life. This transition offers an opportunity for positive reform ahead of the crucial Charter renewal process.

BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit

Left narrative

It's easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world's number one news source and a global standard-bearer for courageous journalism. The BBC stands for truth, balance and public service — values that threaten those who thrive on division. The BBC belongs to all of Britain. The U.K.'s leaders must unite to defend the broadcaster, vital for informed public debate and democratic culture, from political interference.

It's easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world's number one news source and a global standard-bearer for courageous journalism. The BBC stands for truth, balance and public service — values that threaten those who thrive on division. The BBC belongs to all of Britain. The U.K.'s leaders must unite to defend the broadcaster, vital for informed public debate and democratic culture, from political interference.

Ed Davey

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Analysis: Many factors, not just Trump, contributed to BBC resignations

Anti-Trump narrative

There's a 3% chance that the U.S. will enter a second civil war before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 3% chance that the U.S. will enter a second civil war before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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