Who is Samir Shah? Indian-origin Chair of BBC set to apologise for doctored Trump Jan6 speech

The BBC is set to apologize for editing Donald Trump's January 6 speech, making it appear he incited the Capitol riot. Indian-origin BBC Chair Samir Shah will address Parliament, acknowledging the documentary's alteration was improper. Critics, including the White House, decried the edit as dishonest. The controversy follows scrutiny of the BBC's reporting on other sensitive topics.

Nov 11, 2025 - 17:10
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Who is Samir Shah? Indian-origin Chair of BBC set to apologise for doctored Trump Jan6 speech
The BBC is set to apologize for editing Donald Trump's January 6 speech, making it appear he incited the Capitol riot. Indian-origin BBC Chair Samir Shah will address Parliament, acknowledging the documentary's alteration was improper. Critics, including the White House, decried the edit as dishonest. The controversy follows scrutiny of the BBC's reporting on other sensitive topics.

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