Trump team pushes to block court order giving BBC access to financial records
President has sued the broadcaster for $10bn, claiming a documentary on 2021 Capitol attack led to financial harm
TL;DR
- Donald Trump's legal team is trying to block a court order that would give the BBC access to his financial records.
- Trump is suing the BBC for $10bn, alleging a documentary about the January 6 attacks harmed his business interests.
- A judge previously ruled Trump must provide detailed financial records to the BBC by August 6.
- Trump's lawyers argue the BBC's request for information is too broad and politically motivated.
- The legal team also wants to shift the lawsuit's focus to 'reputation harm' rather than direct financial damages.
- The lawsuit concerns an edited clip in the BBC documentary 'Trump, A Second Chance' that made it appear Trump urged supporters to attack the Capitol.