The BBC, a cornerstone of British media, is embroiled in a significant crisis following the resignation of two senior executives over the controversial editing of a speech by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The incident has sparked widespread debate about the broadcaster’s impartiality and future. The controversy centers on the BBC’s flagship news program, which spliced sections of Trump’s January 6, 2021, speech, creating the impression that he explicitly urged supporters to storm the Capitol. The broadcaster’s chairman, Samir Shah, admitted to an ‘error of judgment,’ while Trump’s attorney threatened legal action, demanding a retraction and compensation. Critics argue this is another example of institutional bias, while supporters defend the BBC as a trusted news source. Journalism professor Julie Posetti described the resignations as an ‘existential crisis’ for the BBC, warning of a destabilizing effect on public-service broadcasting. The scandal has reignited longstanding accusations of bias, with critics from both the left and right questioning the BBC’s neutrality. The broadcaster’s funding model, reliant on an annual TV license fee, is also under scrutiny as viewers increasingly turn to streaming platforms. The BBC, which has inspired public broadcasters worldwide, now faces a pivotal moment in its century-long history.