BBC lawsuit: Channel plans to subpoena Trump family members

President Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion, claiming defamation. The BBC is asking a court to force Trump family members to provide documents and testimony as part of its defense against the lawsuit.

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The New RepublicLeft· Aug 17, 2026

Trump Kids Hide From Subpoenas as BBC Defamation Lawsuit Backfires

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 16, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

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The ColumbianCenter· Aug 17, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

BBC asks a U.S. court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

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BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense

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ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Aug 16, 2026

BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 16, 2026

BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

BBC NewsCenter· Aug 15, 2026

BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit

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TribliveLean Right· Aug 17, 2026

BBC asks U.S. court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 14, 2026

BBC pursuing subpoenas of Trump family in Jan. 6 speech case

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DeadlineLean Left· Aug 15, 2026

BBC Seeks To Subpoena Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner & Don Jr. In Defamation Lawsuit

The GuardianLean Left· Aug 14, 2026

BBC seeks to subpoena Trump’s eldest children and son-in-law over defamation lawsuit

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