Courts · 10/14/2026

Trump’s $10 Billion BBC Lawsuit Faces Deposition Dispute

Trump is pursuing a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, which now wants a judge to compel his deposition.

Why it matters

The dispute concerns securing Trump’s sworn testimony in his $10 billion defamation case against the broadcaster.

★The BBC asked a federal judge in Florida to compel Trump’s deposition.
★According to Tuesday’s filing, both legal teams had agreed to a Friday deposition before Trump’s team canceled it.
★BBC lawyers say they spent months trying to secure a deposition location from Trump’s team.