# Trump Faces $10 Billion Lawsuit Deadline

> Trump must answer deposition in $10 billion BBC defamation case by Dec 11 or risk dismissal.
- Title: Trump Faces $10 Billion Lawsuit Deadline · New York Post
- Summary: Trump must answer deposition in $10 billion BBC defamation case by Dec 11 or risk dismissal. Trump faces dismissal of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit…
- Keywords: trump, bbc, defamation, deposition, december 11, federal court, us news, news, entertainment, Faces, Billion, Lawsuit
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/22/us-news/trump-hit-with-pivotal-choice-in-10-billion-lawsuit-against-major-media-outlet
- Published: 2026-10-22T16:29:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, bbc, defamation, deposition, december 11, federal court, us news, news, entertainment
## Trump given deposition deadline
President Trump must give deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC by dec 11.
## BBC documentary edited Trump speech
BBC edited trump's speech to appear as encouragement of capitol riot without showing peaceful plea.

> we're gonna walk down to the capitol and i'll be there with you and we fight. we fight like hell, and if you don't fight like hell, you're not gonna have a country anymore
## BBC apology and leadership change
BBC apologized for editing and its director-general stepped down amid controversy.

> error of judgment
## Trump's legal claims and settlements
Trump seeks $5 billion in defamation damages and $5 billion for alleged trade violations with previous settlements.
## Consequence of missing deadline
Trump risks dismissal of his defamation case if he fails to meet dec 11 deposition deadline.
## Key takeaway

Trump faces dismissal of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC if he misses Dec 11 deposition deadline.