英国广播公司（BBC）在应对特朗普提起的10亿美元诽谤诉讼时，试图传唤特朗普的家族成员作证[1]。BBC寻求传唤的证人包括特朗普之子小唐纳德·特朗普、女儿伊万卡·特朗普和女婿贾里德·库什纳[1]。
这场诉讼的争议焦点源于BBC Panorama节目对特朗普2021年1月6日演讲的处理方式[1]。BBC已就该节目中的剪辑错误道歉，但否认这些错误构成诽谤[1]。特朗普的律师团队已承认无法提供证据证明该纪录片在美国的BBC相关平台（包括BritBox、BBC.com或BBC Select）上可用[1]。
案件进展方面，特朗普同意将BBC商业部门BBC Studios从诉讼中移除[1]。法院已将开庭日期定于2027年2月[1]。特朗普律师声称披露财务记录会造成"无法弥补的伤害"[1]。
The BBC is attempting to compel testimony from members of Donald Trump's family as it defends against a $1 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the former president.[1] The broadcaster has sought subpoenas for Trump's son Donald Trump Jr., daughter Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law Jared Kushner.[1]
The legal action stems from a Panorama documentary segment that edited Trump's speech delivered on January 6, 2021, prior to the Capitol riot.[1] The BBC has apologized for editorial errors in how the speech was presented but has denied that the content constitutes defamation.[1] Trump's legal team has acknowledged lacking evidence that the documentary was available on American BBC platforms, including BritBox, BBC.com, or BBC Select.[1] Additionally, Trump agreed to remove BBC's commercial division, BBC Studios, from the lawsuit.[1]
Trump's lawyers have resisted disclosing financial records, claiming such disclosure would cause "irreparable harm."[1] The case is scheduled for trial in February 2027.[1]