BBC Seeks to Subpoena Trump's Children in Defamation Lawsuit Defense

The BBC is attempting to subpoena Donald Trump’s children as part of its defense against a defamation lawsuit filed by the former president. The lawsuit concerns a BBC documentary that Trump claims falsely edited his January 6, 2021, speech to suggest he directly urged supporters to attack the US Capitol.

The BBC seeks testimony and records from Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner, citing their knowledge of key events, including Trump’s attempt to convince Vice-President Mike Pence to block the 2020 election certification and Kushner’s alleged role in drafting a statement condemning the Capitol violence.

Previous attempts to serve subpoenas were blocked due to Secret Service protection. Trump recently alleged the BBC used AI to alter his speech, a claim the network denies. Despite apologizing for editing errors, the BBC maintains Trump lacks grounds for the lawsuit.

The case is part of a broader pattern of Trump targeting media outlets with lawsuits over critical reporting. Other targets include the Wall Street Journal and New York Times journalists.