"The moves come as part of the growing fallout over a BBC program that edited a January 6, 2021 speech from Donald Trump to make it seem like he was explicitly calling for violence that day, and combined separate quotes that, in fact, were said over 50 minutes apart. The resignations follow Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and reinstatement at ABC, editorial changes made at CBS News, and other apparent concessions made to Trump across the media landscape."
"Whether or not that lawsuit actually proceeds, Davie and Turness' resignations show one thing is clear: The BBC is operating in survival mode right now and taking steps, even drastic ones, to ensure the organization can continue into the future. The BBC has faced existential moments before - but maybe none quite like this one, especially as discussions ramp up in 2026 before the current charter expires at the end of 2027 (more on that charter process follows below)."
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness announced their resignations following fallout over a BBC program that edited Donald Trump's January 6, 2021 speech to suggest an explicit call for violence and combined quotes spoken over 50 minutes apart. The president threatened a $1 billion lawsuit after the departures. The BBC is operating in survival mode and is taking drastic measures to preserve the organization ahead of charter discussions ramping up in 2026 before the charter expires at the end of 2027. Davie's career at the BBC included marketing roles, a 2012 appointment as Director General amid a Newsnight scandal, investigation of the Jimmy Savile case, and leadership at BBC Worldwide.
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