Former US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to sue the BBC for up to $5 billion over the alleged misrepresentation of his January 6, 2021, speech in a Panorama documentary. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump accused the BBC of distorting his words, claiming, ‘They cheated. They changed the words coming out of my mouth.’ The BBC has acknowledged that the editing unintentionally created the impression that Trump directly incited violence, leading to an apology but no financial compensation. The controversy has already resulted in the resignations of BBC Director General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness. Trump’s legal team had previously demanded a retraction, apology, and compensation, threatening a $1 billion lawsuit. The BBC, however, has defended its actions, stating that the clip was not meant to mislead and was part of a broader program that included supportive voices. The corporation also argued that the documentary was not distributed in the US and did not cause Trump harm, as he was re-elected shortly after. Despite the BBC’s apology and clarification, Trump remains adamant about pursuing legal action, emphasizing, ‘I think I have to do it. If you don’t do it, you don’t stop it from happening again with other people.’ The case, if filed, would likely be processed in Florida courts, which are currently closed for the weekend.