The BBC’s Director General, Tim Davie, and its Head of News, Deborah Turness, have stepped down following allegations of misleading editing in a documentary about former US President Donald Trump. The controversy centers on the broadcaster’s flagship Panorama programme, which was accused of altering a speech Trump delivered on January 6, 2021, to suggest he encouraged supporters to storm the US Capitol. In his resignation statement, Davie acknowledged the BBC’s imperfections and emphasized the need for transparency and accountability. The issue gained traction after a report in The Daily Telegraph highlighted concerns about editorial impartiality raised by a former BBC adviser. UK Culture, Media, and Sport Minister Lisa Nandy described the allegations as ‘incredibly serious,’ citing broader concerns about systemic bias in BBC reporting. The broadcaster has pledged to provide a full response to parliament’s culture, media, and sport committee. This incident follows previous controversies, including a documentary on Gaza that faced criticism for its flawed production. The BBC’s handling of sensitive topics, from Trump to Gaza, has sparked debates about its editorial standards and impartiality.