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Judge allows Trump defamation case against BBC to proceed but tosses 1 claim

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A federal judge in Florida has allowed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC to proceed, despite the network’s attempt to have it dismissed. However, the judge ruled that one of Trump’s claims must be tossed out, though specifics about which claim were not provided. The ruling does not address the merits of the case but allows Trump’s broader legal action to continue.

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On November 10, 2026, a federal judge in Florida ruled that President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC can proceed. The lawsuit, filed in December 2025, accuses the BBC of defaming him by splicing together parts of his speech on January 6, 2021, to make it seem as if he was inciting violence at the U.S. Capitol. Judge Jeffrey Kuntz accepted Trump's allegations as true for the purposes of this decision but dismissed a separate claim under Florida’s unfair trade practices law. The BBC stated they remain confident in their position and will continue to respond through legal means, respecting the court's authority.

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President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation case against the BBC remains on track, for the moment. asserted

case → remain → moment

A federal judge in Florida ruled on Tuesday that Trump’s defamation claim could go forward, though he did not rule on the merits. uncertain

he → rule → merits

The publicly funded British broadcaster had sought to dismiss the case. asserted

broadcaster → fund → case

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