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President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing it of defamation and misrepresentation related to its editing of his Jan. 6 speech, which he claims was an attempt to influence the 2024 election. The lawsuit follows the BBC's apology for the editing error and the broadcaster's rejection of defamation claims, with Trump seeking damages in Florida.
Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing it of defamation and misrepresentation related to a documentary that edited his Jan. 6 speech to appear more inflammatory, alleging interference in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
President Biden delivered a speech at Valley Forge, referencing the Jan. 6 riots and contrasting them with the patriotism of the Continental Army. He called for democracy to remain America's sacred cause and tied it to the 2024 election. Biden described the events of Jan. 6 as an insurrection and criticized those who support it. Utah Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney responded, with Lee disputing the characterization of the rioters and Romney suggesting Biden needs fresh material for his campaign.
President Biden's reelection campaign raised over $1 million in online fundraising within 24 hours after his Jan. 6 anniversary speech, where he criticized former President Trump and emphasized the threat to American democracy. The campaign sees the preservation of democracy as a strong political message for Biden in 2024, while Trump accused Biden of "fearmongering" and suggested that Biden was attacking him on the issue of democracy because he could not run on other issues.