London, November 10: The BBC has plunged into a leadership crisis after Director-General Tim Davie and the Head of News abruptly resigned amid escalating criticism of the broadcaster’s alleged bias in a documentary featuring U.S. President Donald Trump.
The resignations followed days of mounting backlash over what critics described as “selective and politically slanted reporting” in the network’s recent investigative feature on Trump’s post-presidency activities. The controversy quickly spiraled into a public relations storm, sparking internal tensions within the BBC and calls for an independent editorial review.
Sources cited by Reuters said both Davie and the News Chief stepped down after senior BBC governors raised concerns about the documentary’s editorial standards, which some argued breached impartiality norms enshrined in the broadcaster’s charter.
Trump, reacting sharply to the episode, branded the documentary as “cruel and dishonest,” accusing the BBC of spreading propaganda and undermining journalistic fairness. The remarks, posted on his Truth Social account, were widely shared across social media, fueling debate on media ethics and global political bias.
Media analysts say the fallout poses a serious challenge to the BBC’s credibility ahead of a crucial general election year in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Calls have intensified for a public apology and a parliamentary inquiry into editorial oversight within the organization.
Despite the leadership shake-up, the BBC issued a brief statement affirming its commitment to “impartial, factual journalism” and promising a full internal review.
