Trump Claims BBC Edited His Capitol Riots Speech with AI
Trump Accuses BBC of AI Manipulation Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
Former President Donald Trump has escalated his feud with the BBC, alleging that the British broadcaster manipulated his January 6 speech using artificial intelligence. This claim emerged during a press conference where Trump was hosting Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin at the White House.
Responding to questions about his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, Trump voiced strong criticism of the network. He is suing the broadcaster over its editing of a Panorama documentary, which he argues misrepresented his remarks during the Capitol riots by splicing his speech in a misleading manner. The BBC is currently seeking to have the case dismissed in a Florida court.
In his comments, Trump asserted that the BBC "AI-generated" his words, a claim not mentioned in his lawsuit, which contends that the network "maliciously sought to fully mislead its viewers" by presenting his speech out of context.
During the press conference, Trump remarked, "They had me speaking something I never said, and I’ve never seen anything quite like it." He added, "They put words in my mouth, and they said I said some pretty bad things. And I didn’t say them; it was AI-generated."
Following Trump’s statements, he expressed pride in coining the term "fake news," but then criticized the BBC for evolving its coverage beyond mere falsehoods, calling it "corrupt" and "fraudulent." He emphasized, "It’s not just fake. It’s beyond fake. It’s really criminal what they do."
Additionally, Trump condemned the BBC’s reporting on the U.S. military operations in Iran, stating, "If you watch BBC, it’s almost like they’re fighting us to a draw."
The BBC has chosen not to comment on Trump’s remarks. In a recent court filing, it challenged the jurisdiction of the Florida court, asserting that the Panorama documentary never aired in the U.S. "Put simply – the documentary was never aired in Florida – or the U.S.," a spokesperson explained, adding that it was not available on any streaming platforms, including BritBox and BBC Select. The organization has subsequently filed a motion to dismiss the case.
