President Donald Trump is embroiled in a legal battle with the BBC over a $10 billion lawsuit regarding a documentary that aired as part of the network's Panorama series. The documentary focused on Trump's speech leading up to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, and it has been criticized for allegedly misleading viewers by omitting key remarks made by Trump, particularly his call for peaceful protest. In this context, Trump has accused the BBC of defamation and violating consumer protection laws by presenting a biased portrayal of events, leading him to seek significant damages.