The court would compel Trump to testify: he was warned to take the lawsuit seriously now that it has been initiated.

A U.S. federal judge expressed concern over Donald Trump's seriousness regarding his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. Judge Enjoliqué Aytch Lett indicated that if Trump's legal team does not present sufficient evidence, the case may be dismissed. The lawsuit stems from a BBC documentary that allegedly misrepresented Trump's speech related to the January 6 Capitol riot. Trump claims the BBC manipulated his words, omitting a crucial statement urging peaceful protest. The judge also mentioned the possibility of requiring Trump to testify by December 11, although this deadline may be extended.