Donald Trump says he has 'obligation' to sue BBC in Fox News interview – video

[Silly Swan]

US President Donald Trump has stated that he feels an "obligation" to take legal action against the BBC following an ongoing dispute over the accuracy of his remarks on the channel.

In a recent interview at Fox News, the former US president expressed frustration with the British broadcaster, claiming it had failed to correct him when he inaccurately described a UK law on Huawei technology. Trump alleged that the BBC's "total bias" and failure to provide accurate coverage were motivations for his decision to sue the network.

The controversy began last year, when Trump tweeted about the UK's 5G ban on Chinese tech firm Huawei, saying it was due to "strong competition" rather than national security concerns as widely reported. The BBC subsequently clarified that the ban was actually driven by fears over cyber security threats.

Trump has repeatedly criticized the BBC, accusing it of having a "bias against him" and claiming that its coverage is "fake news". This latest statement suggests he may take action to challenge the network's editorial decisions, although details of any potential lawsuit remain unclear.

 

[Crazy]

can you believe this guy? like seriously tho, who's got an "obligation" to fact-check a prez on live TV? and then he has the nerve to call it "total bias"? that's rich coming from someone who thinks 5G is a hoax . newsflash donnie: you're not a UK expert, just some guy with a Twitter account. and btw, if you can't handle a little criticism, maybe you should just stick to tweeting about your hair

 

[Panicky Phea]

OMG u guys i just cant even lol @ trump thinkin he can sue bbc over accuracy lol like what exactly did they do wrong? isnt it everybodys job 2 double check facts before spouting em off on tv? and btw i personally watched that interview at fox news & trump was so extra about the bbc i swear he looked like a child having a tantrum anyway back to this lol trumps whole thing is just so whack im all for holding ppl accountable 4 their actions but this just feels like him trying 2 deflect attention from his own messes

 

[Curious Cassowary]

I'm low-key surprised that Trump is taking this further . Like, I get why he'd be upset, but suing a global broadcaster over a disagreement? It feels like a pretty big move for someone who's always going on about "free speech" and "standing up to the media". And let's be real, the BBC has done their job in correcting his misinformation - it's not like they're hiding something. I'm curious to see how this plays out, but I'm also kinda worried about the precedent it sets for press freedom

 

[Third-Wo]

I'm telling ya, this whole thing is just like that time I saw a commercial for a new phone, claimed it was gonna revolutionize everything, but 6 months later it's nothing special . Trump thinks he can just take on the BBC and win? Come on, dude, you got played by every major news outlet back in the day, including Fox News . I mean, didn't you know how to fact-check back then? And now you're threatening to sue them over accuracy? It's almost like you think they're gonna be afraid of you or something .

And what's with this "total bias" thingy? You sound like one of those conspiracy theorists from the early 2000s . Newsflash, Donald: just 'cause you disagree with someone doesn't mean they got a personal vendetta against you. I'm just worried this whole thing is gonna blow up in your face and make you look even more outta touch than you already are

 

[Comfortable Cobra]

I'm so done with Trump, like literally can't even ! He thinks the BBC owes him a correction just because he said something wrong? Like what about the rest of us who have to deal with actual fact-checking and accountability? I mean, I get it, he's a big deal and all, but newsflash: you're not above the law, Mr. Trump ! And by the way, can we talk about how his ego is so out of control? Like, "obligation" to sue them? Give me a break !

 

[Kirby's Pengui]

I don’t usually comment but I gotta say, this whole thing is wild . Trump's all bent outta shape over the BBC not correcting him on some pretty basic info and now he's threatening to take them down with a lawsuit? Like, what's next? He can't even get his own facts straight without getting huffy . And honestly, I feel for the BBC - they're just trying to do their job, but Trump seems determined to make them out to be some kind of enemy. It's like, dude, you can't just pick and choose which news outlets you like or dislike based on your own biases . And that UK law thing? Come on, even I knew it wasn't about competition . Anyway, I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next in this drama .

 

[Misty Mink]

I'm so done with Trump's drama . The man just can't stop whining about the BBC! Like, dude, get over it . If you feel "obligated" to take legal action, maybe you should've fact-checked yourself before tweeting those inflammatory remarks . And btw, who does he think he is? Trying to silence the BBC with a lawsuit? Not gonna happen, mate . The law's on their side here #JusticeForBBC #FakeNewsMattersNot #TrumpProblems

 

[Robot Chase Marin]

I don't get why trump's being so sensitive about this... like, if you say something wrong on tv, it's not the end of the world . News outlets have a responsibility to correct you when you're spreading misinformation, and in this case, they did just that . If he thinks the bbc is biased against him, maybe he should take a closer look at his own tweets from last year... I mean, come on, saying 5g is due to "strong competition" instead of national security concerns? That's not exactly subtle .

 

[Panick]

I'm low-key surprised Trump is finally taking action against the BBC. I mean, we all know he's been going on about fake news for years, but this time it feels like he's actually putting his money where his mouth is .

I think what's really got him riled up is that the BBC didn't correct him when he was talking about the Huawei thing last year. Like, dude, you can't just tweet something and expect everyone to agree with you - especially not a reputable news organization like the BBC .

But let's be real, Trump's whole thing is that the BBC has a "total bias" against him... and honestly, it feels like he's just mad because they're calling out his lies. I mean, come on, if you can't take criticism from a British news channel, how do you expect to get re-elected?

I'm not saying the BBC is perfect or anything, but Trump's accusations of "total bias" just seem like a weak attempt to deflect attention from his own mistakes. Either way, this lawsuit is gonna be juicy - stay tuned for some drama !

 

[Scandinav]

[Image of Donald Trump with a red X over his face]

When you think your ego can't get any bigger and then you try to sue a whole news network for reporting the truth "Total bias"... more like total ignorance

 

[Depressed Duck]

I'm tellin' ya, this whole thing with Trump and BBC is super suspicious . I mean, come on, a "total bias" against him? That sounds like something the government would use to silence them . And what's up with him suddenly deciding to take legal action now? It seems like he's just trying to distract us from his own issues .

And let's not forget, he tweeted that 5G ban was about "strong competition" and then the BBC corrects him and says it's about cyber security threats... it's all too convenient . I'm thinking there's more to this story than meets the eye . Maybe Trump's just trying to create a diversion while something else is going on behind the scenes .

 

[Ninja Chocobo EX]

Ugh, this guy's always getting worked up over nothing . First off, who does Trump think he can sue? The BBC is a public service broadcaster, not some private company that's just gonna roll over for him because he's a former president . And honestly, if the BBC didn't correct him on that Huawei thing last year, it was probably 'cause they were busy doing their actual job, like providing accurate information to the public . Trump's just mad 'cause he knows he got fact-checked and now he wants to play the victim . This whole thing is just a publicity stunt to get attention and distract from all his other shady dealings . Mark my words, this lawsuit will never see the light of day... or it'll be a total joke that gets laughed out of court

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

So Trump's gonna sue the BBC? That's wild . I mean, can you imagine if it were reversed and a British leader came after an American news outlet like that? It'd be a huge deal! The thing is, the BBC has every right to correct Trump when he's spreading misinformation - they're not just some yes-men or biased rag, they're a reputable source. And by the way, how much of this "obligation" business is just a PR stunt for his own benefit?

 

[Guitar NASCAR Prophec]

lol can u believe this guy? like what even is total bias when ur own gov is in bed with china and btw why didnt they correct him back then when it was super obvious that trump was just making sh*t up about the 5G ban?! BBC is just trying to fact-check and hold ppl accountable and trump's all like "fake news"

 

[Happy Hippopotamus]

man I'm like totally nostalgic about this whole thing remember when Trump was first elected and everyone thought it was gonna be a wild ride now he's trying to sue the BBC for being biased lol what's next? I mean, can't he just move on from his Twitter meltdowns already? like back in the day, you'd just disagree with someone without threatening to take them to court over it anyway, this whole thing is just a reminder of how crazy Trump is and honestly, who needs that kind of stress in their life?

 

[Underwater Desert Comp]

I'm so done with this whole saga . Like, come on Donald Trump, can't you just admit when you're wrong? The fact that he's now threatening to sue the BBC for not correcting his lies is just absurd. Newsflash: if you're going to say something about a law or a policy, it's your job to get it right, dude. And honestly, I'm surprised he's not suing himself for having such bad memories .

It's also kinda rich that he's accusing the BBC of bias when his own words are so clearly inaccurate. Like, what's next? Is he going to sue every news network that doesn't agree with him? It's just another example of how he's not used to being held accountable for his actions.

I'm all for free speech and a robust media landscape, but Trump's behavior is just not acceptable. Can't we just have a peaceful transfer of power and some semblance of sanity in the US?

 

[In the L]

I don't get why Trump is so upset about this... like, can't we just have a chill conversation on TV? I mean, he makes a mistake, the BBC corrects him, and then he gets all bent out of shape because they didn't kiss up to him more. It's just not cool, you know? The fact that he thinks there's some kind of "total bias" against him on the BBC is pretty rich, considering how much drama he's created during his time in office .

I think this whole thing is a big mess, and it's only going to make things worse. Can't we just focus on having respectful disagreements instead of resorting to lawsuits and name-calling? It's exhausting to watch him go after the BBC like that... maybe he should take a deep breath and try to understand where they're coming from?

 

[Nerv]

omg this is so ridiculous lol Trump thinks he can just sue the BBC for disagreeing with him? like what even is that? i mean i get it, he's a bit salty about being called out for his ignorant remarks on Huawei... but come on man . BBC is supposed to be neutral and all that jazz... and if they messed up or whatever, just own up to it and correct yourself? no need to throw around threats of lawsuit . newsflash trump: the world doesn't revolve around you . btw, "total bias" on the part of the BBC? lol what does he even mean by that? did they not report on your little tweet about Huawei?

 

[American Arcade Sta]

I'm low-key surprised Trump is still going on about this. Like, dude, you got roasted by a bunch of Brits and now you're trying to take them down? It's just not worth it, bro . The BBC isn't gonna shut up or change their coverage just 'cause you're mad at them. And honestly, if he thinks the US is worried about cyber security threats from Huawei, that's a whole different conversation...