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The BBC is set to apologize on Monday over allegations it misled viewers by editing a speech from former US President Donald Trump. BBC Chairman Samir Shah will address concerns raised by a leaked internal memo claiming a Panorama program spliced footage to create a misleading impression of Trump's words before the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots.
The controversy centers on a Panorama episode that aired before last year's US election. The program allegedly edited Trump's speech to show him urging supporters to "fight like hell" while omitting sections where he told them "to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard." A leaked memo from Michael Prescott, a former adviser to the BBC's editorial guidelines committee, stated: «It was completely misleading to edit the clip in the way Panorama aired it.»
Government Response
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy expressed confidence in BBC leadership despite the allegations. Speaking on BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg show, she said: «I have complete confidence that both Samir Shah, the chair of the BBC, and (BBC director-general) Tim Davie are treating this with the seriousness that this demands.» The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has demanded a full response from Shah on how the BBC will address these concerns.
Nandy raised broader worries about BBC editorial standards. She told the program: «Decisions about editorial standards, editorial guidelines, the sort of language that is used in reporting is entirely inconsistent. It doesn't always meet the highest standards. It's not always well thought through, and often it's left to individual journalists or news readers to make decisions.»
Strong Reactions
The Trump administration responded sharply to the allegations. Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt branded the BBC «100 per cent fake news» and a «leftist propaganda machine». Donald Trump Jr. called the broadcaster "full of shit" when speaking to the Telegraph. The controversy has also triggered a public dispute between BBC journalist Nick Robinson and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson over media standards and accountability.
Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
