Trump ordered to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit
A US federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition regarding his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC. Trump must comply by December 11 or risk the dismissal of his case.
Why it matters
The ruling highlights ongoing legal tensions between the President and major media organizations, raising questions about executive accountability and press freedom.
Judge says Trump must sit for questioning from a BBC lawyer by December 11 or face possible dismissal of lawsuit.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in in Pendleton, South Carolina, on October 21, 2026 [Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo] By Al Jazeera Staff , Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 22 Oct 2026 22 Oct 2026 A federal judge in the United States has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition as part of his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster BBC.
On Thursday, US Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett ruled that Trump would be required to answer questions under oath in a session with the BBC ‘s lawyers.
The deposition is scheduled to take place no later than December 11, or Trump could face sanctions, including the possible dismissal of the lawsuit.
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