In a dramatic turn of events, the BBC’s top executives, Director-General Tim Davie and CEO of BBC News Deborah Turness, resigned on Sunday amidst mounting accusations of bias and editorial missteps. The resignations were swiftly criticized by former US President Donald Trump, who labeled the departing leaders as ‘very dishonest people.’ Trump’s ire stemmed from a BBC Panorama program that controversially edited his speech, making it appear as though he encouraged the January 2021 Capitol Hill riot. The BBC has faced increasing scrutiny over its coverage of sensitive issues, including the Israel-Hamas conflict and Trump’s speeches, with an internal report leaked to the Daily Telegraph highlighting these failings. Despite defending the BBC’s global reputation as a journalistic ‘gold standard,’ Davie acknowledged mistakes and took responsibility for the organization’s recent controversies. Turness, in her farewell email, vehemently denied allegations of institutional bias. The BBC, a globally respected institution funded by a UK television license fee, has been under fire from critics on both ends of the political spectrum for its perceived liberal stance and funding model. Recent scandals, such as the suspension of sports presenter Gary Lineker for criticizing government immigration policies and the controversial airing of a punk-rap duo’s anti-Israeli military chant at Glastonbury, have further tarnished its image. As the BBC prepares to negotiate a new charter with the government in 2027, the resignations mark a pivotal moment for the broadcaster, which has struggled to navigate the increasingly polarized political and cultural landscape.