The BBC faces significant criticism after it was revealed that footage of US President Donald Trump was altered in a Panorama documentary.
David Elstein, a former BBC Executive Producer, described the issue as a "very worrying" sign of a deeper cultural problem within the broadcaster. Speaking to GB News, he emphasized that the decision to edit the footage "needs more scrutiny."
The Panorama program showed Trump saying:
“We're gonna walk down to the Capitol and I'll be there with you and we fight. We fight like hell and if you don't fight like hell you're not gonna have a country any more.”
However, the original speech included Trump telling supporters they would march to the Capitol "to peacefully and patriotically make their voices heard."
The Telegraph's Associate Editor Gordon Rayner, who uncovered the alteration through a leaked BBC dossier, reported that The White House is "looking into" the matter.
The editing controversy underlines concerns about integrity and editorial standards at the BBC, sparking demands for greater transparency and accountability.
This situation reveals critical issues around media accuracy and trust, highlighting the need to safeguard truthful reporting in politically sensitive content.