The BBC is “determined to fight” a potential lawsuit from U.S. President Donald Trump , the broadcaster’s chair Samir Shah said on Monday.

According to Sky News , Shah sent an email to staff addressing speculation about legal action from Trump over documentary program “Panorama’s” editing of his Jan. 6, 2021 speech. Trump has said that he plans to sue the BBC for $1 billion for defamation, and over the weekend told reporters that he might up the ante to $5 billion. However, the president has yet to file suit.

“There is a lot being written, said and speculated upon about the possibility of legal action, including potential costs or settlements,” Shah said in an email seen by Sky News. “In all this we are, of course, acutely aware of the privilege of our funding and the need to protec

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