Defamation: Donald Trump Blows Hot, Sues BBC, Seeks $5 Billion in Damages
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports as gathered that the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has filed a legal action against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), demanding $5 billion in damages over alleged defamation.
OTN News further reports as gathered that the president, who claimed that the media house certain broadcasts misrepresented him, said that the broadcast impacted his reputation.
OTN News observes that the legal move follows previous attempts to resolve the issue, including a public apology from the BBC, which Trump argues was insufficient.
Furthermore, reacting to the president move, the BBC, rejected Trump’s claims, stating that there is no legal basis for a defamation lawsuit and that their reporting was accurate.
OTN News further observes as gathered that this lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal actions taken by Trump following his presidency, as he continues to challenge media coverage and other entities he believes have misrepresented him.
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