'The latest BBC scandal is malpractice, deception, fraud and a stain on Britain'

The Latest BBC Scandal: Malpractice, Deception, and Fraud

The recent scandal involving the BBC has severely damaged its reputation both in the UK and internationally. A leaked internal memo, obtained by The Telegraph, exposes how the BBC manipulated a speech by President Donald Trump to falsely suggest he encouraged the Capitol Hill riot.

Details of the Manipulation

According to a whistleblower, the BBC's Panorama programme edited together separate segments of Trump's speech, added ominous music, and paired the footage with scenes of the Capitol riots that were filmed before the speech occurred. This created a misleading impression that Trump was urging his supporters toward violence.

"This scandal should force the Government to scrap the exploitative licence fee once and for all."
"What we learned today is devastating for the BBC’s reputation at home and abroad."

Comments from Jacob Rees-Mogg

Jacob Rees-Mogg criticized the BBC's actions as deeply damaging, calling the incident "devastating for their reputation at home and abroad" and condemning the manipulation as more serious than any editorial misconduct previously seen at the corporation.

Comparison with Past Controversies

The scandal is considered worse than the Martin Bashir interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, where the Princess consented to the interview despite being misled. In this case, words were falsely attributed to Donald Trump, representing a clear breach of journalistic integrity.

The BBC, funded by the public, presented doctored footage as fact to support its left-wing narrative, raising questions about its accountability.

Author's Summary

This scandal reveals serious ethical breaches by the BBC, shaking public trust and igniting calls to reconsider its funding through the licence fee.

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GB News GB News — 2025-11-04

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