One of the two BBC executives who resigned this week told company staff on Tuesday to “fight” for journalism, alluding to President Donald Trump’s $1 billion lawsuit threat without directly addressing it.

Trump threatened the company with legal action after the outlet deceptively edited his speech from the day of the Jan. 6, 2021 , Capitol riot.

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“I see the free press under pressure. I see the weaponization. I think we have to fight for our journalism ,” outgoing BBC Director-Ge

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