The BBC is preparing to formally apologize to Donald Trump over a Panorama edit of his 6 January 2021 speech, even as it readies a robust defense of its journalism ahead of a Florida deadline. The program spliced remarks an hour apart, creating the impression Trump urged violence at the Capitol, a mistake already acknowledged by BBC chair Samir Shah and cited as a factor in the resignations of director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness. Trump has vowed to sue, though legal experts question his chances. The BBC faces litigation risks, costs, and political optics.

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