Former President Trump revealed plans to initiate a lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, alleging deliberate manipulation of footage from his January 6, 2021, speech. He stated the legal action would be filed “this afternoon or tomorrow morning,” marking a significant escalation in his ongoing battle against what he terms “fake news.”
The core of the dispute centers on accusations that the BBC altered the original recording to falsely portray Trump as inciting violence and urging supporters to “fight like hell” as they marched toward the Capitol. This edited version, according to Trump, misrepresented his actual message.
Trump insists his words were markedly different, recalling his call for supporters to peacefully demonstrate at the Capitol, specifically to “cheer on our brave Senators and Congressmen and Women.” He emphasized that throughout the event, he repeatedly urged a “peaceful and patriotic” march.
The former President described the BBC’s actions as a blatant attempt to fabricate a narrative, suggesting the use of artificial intelligence or similar technology to distort his words. He expressed disbelief that even members of the media found the alterations shocking.
Trump recounted a moment of internal dissent within the BBC itself, claiming a whistleblower exposed the manipulation, recognizing the severity of the deception. This internal revelation, he believes, ultimately led to the exposure of the altered footage.
The announcement of the impending lawsuit came after Trump honored thirteen service members for their work securing the US-Mexico border. He also signed an executive order designating fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction.
This executive order aims to empower his administration to confront the escalating threat posed by illicit fentanyl, framing it as a form of “concentrated, large-scale terror attacks” orchestrated by organized adversaries. The directive calls for updated protocols for the Armed Forces’ response to chemical incidents, specifically including the fentanyl crisis.
The move to classify fentanyl as a WMD signals a potential shift in strategy, potentially justifying a more aggressive defense against drug cartels and those involved in its trafficking. It represents a forceful response to a crisis that continues to claim lives across the nation.
