November 10, 2025 07:55 PM IST
First published on: Nov 10, 2025 at 06:51 PM IST
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A man walks outside the BBC Headquarters in London, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
BBC Chair Samir Shah has apologised for what he called an “error of judgment” in the editing of a speech by US President Donald Trump in a BBC Panorama documentary.
In a statement reported by the BBC on Monday, Shah said the broadcaster had reviewed the footage and accepted that the way the speech was edited “did give the impression of a direct call for violent action.”
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“The BBC would like to apologise for that error of judgement,” the statement added.
‘BBC must champion impartiality’
Writing to British lawmakers, Shah said the corporation must “champion impartiality” and reaffirmed its commitment to public trust.
“It is absolutely clear the BBC must champion impartiality,” he wrote, adding that the broadcaster would ensure its journalism “meets the highest standards of fairness.”
Internal review and complaints
According to the BBC, the controversy has led to more than 500 complaints, which are being handled through the broadcaster’s normal process.
Shah said the issue had prompted “further reflection” within the BBC. “The conclusion of that deliberation is that we accept that the way the speech was edited should have been made clearer,” he said.
However, in the Panorama documentary’s edited version, Trump was heard saying, “We’re going to walk down to the Capitol… and I’ll be there with you. And we fight. We fight like hell.”
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A man walks outside the BBC Headquarters in London, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) 
