Trump’s $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit takes a dramatic turn as federal judge backs subpoena for Mar-a-Lago membership records, orders him to face deposition

Oct 22, 2026

President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC is encountering increased legal scrutiny. A federal judge has raised concerns over the efforts made by Trump’s legal team to gather evidence. The court has ordered Trump to prepare for a deposition by December 11, in addition to supporting the BBC’s subpoena for Mar-a-Lago membership records. The lawsuit addresses claims regarding a BBC documentary that allegedly misrepresented Trump’s January 6 speech.

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