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Trump Threatens to Sue BBC For $1B Over Speech Edit

Trump Threatens to Sue BBC For $1B Over Speech Edit

Trump Threatens to Sue BBC For $1B Over Speech Edit
Above: President 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.

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 theBritain. The U.K. Britain's leaders must unite to defend itthe broadcaster, vital for informed public debate and democratic culture, from political interference.

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Metaculus Prediction

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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