--- title: "US Federal Judge Orders Donald Trump to Undergo Questioning in Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC" url: https://noti.group/us-federal-judge-orders-donald-trump-to-undergo-questioning/ language: en publisher: "Noti Group" section: "World News" published: 2026-10-22T21:20:32.000Z updated: 2026-10-22T22:28:53.788Z id: e5564fc9-4bc0-4b6b-ba01-e13779ea3c22 source: "Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/trump-ordered-to-sit-for-deposition-in-bbc-defamation-lawsuit?traffic_source=rss" attribution: "Link to https://noti.group/us-federal-judge-orders-donald-trump-to-undergo-questioning/ and name Noti Group when you quote or summarize this story." --- # US Federal Judge Orders Donald Trump to Undergo Questioning in Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC A US federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to undergo questioning under oath as part of his massive defamation lawsuit against the BBC. A US federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to undergo questioning under oath as part of his massive defamation lawsuit against BBC. The ruling by Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett means that Trump will be required to answer questions posed by the British broadcaster's lawyers in a deposition session, which is set to take place by December 11 at the latest. If he fails to comply, Trump could face sanctions, including the potential dismissal of his lawsuit. Trump had previously been scheduled to sit for a deposition on October 16 but cancelled due to what he described as a "matter of national importance". However, lawyers for the BBC have disputed this claim, pointing out that the President was actually campaigning in Georgia on that day. The move is part of a series of defamation lawsuits launched by Trump against news outlets he claims have unfairly criticized him. The BBC lawsuit is one of several high-profile cases, with Trump seeking billions of dollars in damages from major publications and media companies. Trump's legal battles continue to unfold, with the BBC case being just one of several defamation suits currently pending. He is also embroiled in a $10bn lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, which he refiled after it was initially dismissed, as well as a separate case seeking $15bn in damages from The New York Times and Penguin Random House. The BBC's decision to air a documentary critical of President Trump has led to a defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster. At the heart of the case is a speech Trump made on January 6, 2021, which was featured in the documentary. The clip in question shows Trump addressing his supporters outside the White House, but Trump claims it was misleadingly edited. The BBC has acknowledged that filmmakers spliced together different segments of Trump's remarks to create a misleading narrative. This admission comes after the head of the BBC and its top news executive both resigned over the controversy. The documentary, titled Trump: A Second Chance, also highlighted the events surrounding the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The day saw violent clashes between Trump supporters and law enforcement as legislators inside were certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Trump has repeatedly claimed that he never incited violence in his speech to his supporters, but critics argue that his rhetoric contributed to the chaos at the Capitol. Trump's rhetoric during a speech to his supporters was marked by inflammatory language, with him urging them to "fight like hell and refusing to acknowledge defeat in an election he falsely claimed was stolen through fraud. The actions of Trump and his allies following the election were characterized by a complex effort to maintain control despite his loss. This included the alleged recruitment of individuals to serve as false electors", who would cast fraudulent Electoral College votes in his favor. A comprehensive investigation into the events surrounding January 6 concluded that Trump was hesitant to instruct his supporters to disperse, even after they stormed the Capitol. --- Source: [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/trump-ordered-to-sit-for-deposition-in-bbc-defamation-lawsuit?traffic_source=rss) Published by Noti Group: https://noti.group/us-federal-judge-orders-donald-trump-to-undergo-questioning/