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Kemi Badenoch has called for the dismissal of BBC staff involved in altering a speech by Donald Trump.
The Conservative leader stated that “heads should roll” at the Corporation for misleading viewers regarding the President’s statements.
Kemi Badenoch has called for BBC staff to be dismissed following allegations of misleading viewers by editing Donald Trump’s speechCredit: Getty
It is alleged that the BBC combined three distinct segments of Mr. Trump’s speech to create the impression of a single statementCredit: Getty
A leaked internal memo obtained by the Telegraph suggests that this was done to imply he had incited the Capitol Hill riots in 2021.
Ms. Badenoch remarked: “This is false news, as it involves piecing together different statements to create a misleading narrative.
“I believe that individuals should be held accountable.
“The person responsible for this should be dismissed; that is the responsibility of the [Director General] to identify who disseminated misinformation and take appropriate action.”
Number 10 stated that the Culture Secretary has been assured that the BBC is reviewing the program.
The chair of the Commons culture committee, Dame, has also reached out to BBC chairman Samir Shah expressing her concerns.
The Conservative MP stated: “The BBC clearly faces significant questions regarding its editorial standards and the manner in which senior management addresses these concerns.”
In a separate matter, BBC Arabic has been accused of similar issues.
It has also been reported that they aired unverified stories, including inflated claims about the Gaza death toll attributed to Hamas.
These allegations surfaced after it was disclosed that the BBC inaccurately reported that the International Court of Justice had declared genocide was occurring in .
A leaked internal BBC memo indicates that Panorama edited portions of Trump’s speech to suggest he had encouraged the Capitol Hill riots in 2021Credit: Reuters
Frequently Asked Questions
What actions has Kemi Badenoch called for regarding the BBC?
Kemi Badenoch has demanded that BBC staff responsible for editing Donald Trump’s speech should be dismissed.
What were the accusations against the BBC?
The BBC is accused of misleading viewers by splicing together different parts of Trump’s speech to imply he incited the Capitol Hill riots in 2021.
What has been the response from the BBC regarding these allegations?
The BBC has stated that it is investigating the program in question following the concerns raised.
