Donald Trump Jr Criticizes UK Media Over Jan 6 Coverage
Donald Trump Jr accused British media of deceptive editing regarding coverage of his father's January 6 speech. He called British journalists "dishonest" after a whistleblower revealed that a prominent BBC programme altered footage in a misleading manner.
Accusations Against BBC Panorama
The allegations came from a whistleblower cited by The Telegraph, claiming the BBC's Panorama combined different parts of Donald Trump's 2021 rally speech and excluded his call for supporters to protest peacefully.
"The FAKE NEWS 'reporters' in the UK are just as dishonest and full of s---t as the ones here in America!!!! They lied about my father and they lie about everything else. Disgraceful." — Donald Trump Jr
Broader Criticism of UK Journalism
Although the whistleblower focused on the BBC, Trump Jr extended his criticism to the British press generally, accusing many outlets of political bias against his father.
Context of January 6 Event
Trump Jr was with his father when he addressed supporters on the White House Ellipse on January 6, moments before the crowd moved toward the US Capitol. The day's events led to five deaths, hundreds of arrests, and a major federal investigation.
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