National· August 16, 2026 at 08:41 p.m.
BBC Seeks U.S. Court Assistance for Trump Family Testimony in Defamation Suit
Key takeaways
- BBC filed a request with a U.S. court for assistance
- Trump family under Secret Service protection hinders subpoena service
- Alleged false statements about BBC's 'Spycops' documentary
The BBC has filed a request with a U.S. court to aid in obtaining testimony from the Trump family as part of a defamation lawsuit. The broadcaster is facing difficulties serving subpoenas due to the three individuals being under Secret Service protection and surrounded by security personnel, according to the filing.
