Again, he's suing them but they can't depose him or Smith or anyone involved. He's suing them.
[The New Republic]: Trump Tries to Ban Jack Smith Testimony as BBC Lawsuit Implodes
The BBC has subpoenaed Jack Smith as part of Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the media company by Hafiz Rashid, October 19, 2026
https://newrepublic.com/post/216805/trump-jack-smith-testimony-bbc-defamation-lawsuit-implodes
#bbc #trump #jacksmith
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