""Since the publication of Mr Prescott's memo, this issue has led to over 500 complaints. These are now being dealt with in the normal way. It has also prompted further reflection by the BBC. "The conclusion of that deliberation is that we accept that the way the speech was edited did give the impression of a direct call for violent action. The BBC would like to apologise for that error of judgement.""
""This is entirely my decision, and I remain very thankful to the chair and board for their unswerving and unanimous support throughout my entire tenure, including during recent days. "I am working through exact timings with the board to allow for an orderly transition to a successor over the coming months. "I have been reflecting on the very intense personal and professional demands of managing this role over many years in these febrile times,""
The US President has threatened legal action against the BBC after the corporation edited his speech used in a Panorama documentary. The BBC has received a letter and will respond in due course. BBC Chair Samir Shah apologised, calling the edit an error of judgement and noting over 500 complaints after Mr Prescott's memo. The BBC accepted the edit gave the impression of a direct call for violent action. BBC News Chief Deborah Turness and Director General Tim Davie resigned. Trump hailed the resignations on Truth Social as a win against 'Fake News'. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted 'Shot' and 'Chaser'.
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