US President Donald Trump has declared an ‘obligation’ to pursue legal action against the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of misleading the public through a controversial edit of his speech. In a Fox News interview aired on Tuesday, Trump hinted at a potential defamation lawsuit, though he stopped short of confirming formal proceedings. This follows a letter from Trump’s legal team, seen by AFP, which threatened the BBC with a billion-dollar lawsuit. The BBC has since apologized for the edit, which allegedly gave the impression that Trump incited ‘violent action’ ahead of the 2021 Capitol assault. The broadcaster also announced a review of the letter and the resignation of its director general and top news executive over the controversy. Trump criticized the BBC, stating that it ‘defrauded the public’ and emphasized that Britain, ‘supposedly one of our great allies,’ has a stake in the broadcaster. The incident occurs during a politically sensitive period for the BBC, as it prepares to renegotiate its Royal Charter, set to expire in 2027. Trump has faced accusations of using lawsuits to suppress criticism in US media since his return to power in January. The BBC documentary featuring the edited speech aired last year, sparking widespread debate.