📰 Big changes at the BBC this weekend: Director-General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness announced they're stepping down after a heated debate over a mis-edited Trump documentary.
It all started with Panorama's film 'Trump: A Second Chance?' which spliced clips from Trump's Jan 6, 2021 speech, making it seem like he urged supporters to fight like hell. In reality, he said he wanted to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women.
The edit sparked accusations of bias and has shaken trust in the BBC's editorial standards. UK Culture, Media and Sport Minister Lisa Nandy called the allegations incredibly serious, noting concerns go beyond one show.
Trump blasted 'corrupt journalists' for trying to sway an election. In his resignation statement, Davie admitted the BBC isn't perfect and vowed to stay transparent and accountable, while taking ultimate responsibility for the controversy.
This isn't the BBC's first apology this year—earlier it faced backlash over a Gaza documentary and a misleading program featuring a child narrator linked to Hamas.
As the BBC prepares a full response to Parliament, the world is watching how the public broadcaster will rebuild trust. 🌐✨
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Two BBC senior leaders resign after row over Trump documentary edit
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