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BBC Chief, News CEO Resign Over Trump Speech Edit

BBC Chief, News CEO Resign Over Trump Speech Edit
Above: Donald Trump's image appears on video screens before his speech at the White House on Jan. 6, 2021. Image copyright: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc./Getty Images

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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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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.

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.


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