DONALD Trump has slammed the BBC as “crooked” in an explosive rant over his $10billion Panorama documentary lawsuit.
The launched a scathing attack against the broadcaster and vowed to “teach them a lesson” on the same day the .
Donald Trump has slammed the BBC as ‘crooked’ in an explosive rantCredit: Getty
The attack was over the US President’s multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit against the broadcasterCredit: Reuters
Trump’s comments came at a fundraising dinner in Washington DC ahead of the midterm elections in November, reports the MailOnline .
He claimed that the BBC had “put words in my mouth” that were “so horrible”.
“So we brought a suit against them, and they admitted they were guilty,” he told supporters.
“Can you believe that’s how crooked they are? Now it’s only a question of how much do I get.
“They have to be taught a lesson, because they’re crooked. They’re crooked people.”
over claims the broadcaster edited one of his speeches in a Panorama documentary.
They had spliced together clips which made the US President appear to direct his supporters to storm the .
The case is set to go to trial in the US next February, unless a succeeds.
The Beeb could have to pay up to £7.5billion in damages if it loses.
The Sun reported earlier this month that the BBC hit has spent fighting Trump’s lawsuit.
They said it will not reveal the sum for fear it will undermine its defence and cause an “unnecessary distraction”.
The scandal hit BBC director in November – he will finally leave on April 2.
On Tuesday, as ex-Google executive Matt Britain.
Brittin, who left in 2025 after 18 years, will take over the £565,000 role on May 18.
Trump’s comments came on the same day the new BBC Director General was announcedCredit: AFP
He joined Google in 2007 to lead the UK and left in 2025 after heading their EMEA region for ten years.
He served on the Board of for nine years and has just stepped down from the Board of the Guardian Media Group.
In December, he was given a Royal Television Society fellowship.
He was also awarded a CBE in the this year, for services to technology and digital skills.
Brittin said: “Now, more than ever, we need a thriving BBC that works for everyone in a complex, uncertain and fast changing world.”
He added he couldn’t “wait to start this work”.
In a scathing attack against the BBC, Trump vowed to ‘teach them a lesson’Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
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