BBC declares it will fight Donald Trump's defamation claim - but should it?

The BBC plans to fight Donald Trump's $5 billion defamation claim over an edit of his 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary. The BBC is confident in its legal standing and aims to defend its journalism against Trump's litigation, which alleges jurisdiction and malice. However, fighting the case could be costly and divert the institution's focus from crucial negotiations over its future. Trump's intent to demonstrate bias could prolong the legal battle, with the outcome hinging on the toll it takes to fight.