Trump files lawsuit against BBC for $5 billion in damages

US President Donald Trump sues the BBC for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the US Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair.

Trump is asking for at least $5 billion in damages, according to the lawsuit.

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