Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his BBC defamation lawsuit by December 11

The BBC has accused Donald Trump of trying to delay his deposition in a defamation lawsuit until January 2027. A federal judge has ordered Trump to appear by December 11, warning of potential sanctions if he does not comply. Trump's attorney had previously agreed to a deposition date but canceled, claiming a national importance issue, while he was campaigning in Georgia. The lawsuit, filed in December 2025, alleges that the BBC's documentary misrepresented Trump and aimed to influence the 2024 election. The BBC acknowledged editing Trump's speech but denied defamation, despite resignations of two executives.