Trump's $10 Billion Suit Against BBC Set for 2027 Trial

The former president's defamation case against the British broadcaster faces dismissal motion.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has been scheduled for a potential trial in February 2027, according to an order from a U.S. District Judge in Miami. The case will only proceed to trial if it survives an upcoming motion by the BBC to have the lawsuit dismissed.

Why it matters

This lawsuit is one of several high-profile cases Trump has filed since regaining the presidency, continuing his long history of legal battles against media outlets he has accused of unfair coverage. The outcome of this case could set precedents around defamation claims against international news organizations reporting on U.S. political figures.

The details

In his lawsuit, Trump alleges the BBC defamed him through its reporting. The UK news outlet now faces a motion to have the case dismissed before it can potentially go to trial in early 2027.

  • The lawsuit was filed in 2026.
  • A U.S. District Judge in Miami scheduled a potential trial date for February 2027.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who filed the $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC.

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

The UK news organization being sued by Donald Trump for defamation.

Roy K. Altman

The U.S. District Judge in Miami who scheduled the potential 2027 trial date for Trump's lawsuit against the BBC.

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What’s next

The BBC faces an upcoming motion to have Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit dismissed before the potential 2027 trial date.

The takeaway

Trump's lawsuit against the BBC is part of his ongoing efforts to take legal action against media outlets he believes have covered him unfairly, which could set important precedents around defamation claims against international news organizations reporting on U.S. political figures.