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Trump sues BBC for $13 billion
Court orders his testimony
D-33 Deadline December 11 · Deadline for Trump's testimony response
In short
U.S. President Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against BBC for approximately 13.3 trillion won in damages.
The court has ordered President Trump to appear and testify in person.
If he does not comply by December 11, the lawsuit may be dismissed.
Key facts
| When | The court ordered that Trump must provide testimony by December 11. |
|---|---|
| Who | U.S. President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against British public broadcaster BBC. |
| What | He is seeking 10 billion dollars (approximately 13.273 trillion won) in defamation damages. |
| How | The court warned that failure to appear could result in sanctions including dismissal of the lawsuit. |
What it means for me
As a lawsuit between a U.S. president and a foreign media company, it has limited direct impact on domestic readers.
