BBC Chairman Samir Shah has refused to resign amid a scandal over the editing of former United States President Donald Trump's speech in a Panorama program. Shah apologized for mistakes made in the broadcast but told Members of Parliament his responsibility is to 'fix it' rather than step down. The controversy centers on an edited segment that misleadingly spliced together two separate moments from Trump's January 6, 2021 speech, prompting criticism, resignations of top BBC executives, and a threat of a multi-billion dollar lawsuit from Trump himself.

The incident has intensified scrutiny of the broadcaster, which has also faced recent accusations of anti-Israel bias and editorial missteps. Shah admitted the BBC was slow to apologize for the Trump edit and suggested structural changes, including the creation of a deputy director general role, to address ongoing challenges. The BBC has issued several apologies in recent months for errors in its coverage of events in Gaza and internal communications, acknowledging 'serious flaws' in some of its reporting.