One of the most trusted news brands in the world is now in the grip of a reputational crisis — and US President Donald Trump is at the centre.
In the space of a week, the BBC has lost two of its most senior officials, is fielding attacks about media bias, and now potentially facing a $1.5 billion lawsuit from the most powerful man in the world.
The British broadcaster is now in the uncomfortable position of reporting on itself as the attacks from the conservative media and the White House keep coming.
The unfolding drama kicked off with the release of a memo.
This document, crafted by Michael Prescott, an independent external adviser to the editorial standards committee, found its way to London’s Daily Telegraph newspaper last week through a leak.
The BBC has been under mounting pressure after an internal report cited failings in its coverage of topics including Trump’s speech before the January 6 storming of the US Capitol, the BBC Arabic’s Gaza coverage, and transgender issues.
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