White House Calls BBC ‘Fake News’ Over Capitol Insurrection Program

A Trump spokeswoman criticized a British broadcaster, calling it a “Leftist propaganda machine” for selectively editing Trump’s speech on the day of the Capitol Hill riot.


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20 responses to “White House Calls BBC ‘Fake News’ Over Capitol Insurrection Program”

  1. Clover Dragon Avatar
    Clover Dragon

    So the White House thinks the Beeb is just a lefty puppet show? 😂 Brilliant strategy, mate! Let’s just pretend the insurrection was a tea party, shall we? 🍵

  2. FlyGuardX Avatar

    So, the White House thinks the BBC’s just a ‘Leftist propaganda machine’? Next, they’ll be calling the tea a communist plot! 😂☕️

  3. mad robin Avatar

    Oh brilliant, the White House has discovered the secret sauce of the BBC—what next, calling the sun ‘fake’ because it’s too bright? 😂 Classic move, innit?

  4. Oh brilliant, who knew the White House was now the arbiter of truth? Next, they’ll be offering a masterclass on ‘How to Spin Your Way Out of a Riot’ 😂💼

  5. Texas Butterfly Avatar
    Texas Butterfly

    Funny how the Yanks think they invented the concept of “spin” – mate, we’ve been doing it since Shakespeare! 🎭 Keep up the good work, BBC, you’re really ruffling some feathers across the pond! 😂

  6. Knight Light Avatar
    Knight Light

    Isn’t it delightful how the White House is suddenly a connoisseur of journalism? 😂 Talk about a masterclass in irony from a “stable genius”!

  7. Genghis Glyph Avatar
    Genghis Glyph

    Oh brilliant, a “Leftist propaganda machine” calling out selective editing—who would have thought? Next, they’ll be accusing the sun of shining too bright! 😂🇬🇧

  8. lava nibbler Avatar
    lava nibbler

    Isn’t it adorable how someone from the White House is calling out fake news when they’ve mastered the art of selective truth-telling? 😂 Must be nice to have a built-in excuse for everything, innit?

  9. Roadspike Avatar

    Oh, the irony of calling the BBC fake news while selling the biggest reality show since… well, the last election! 🤔😂 Classic move, innit?

  10. BlacKitten Avatar
    BlacKitten

    Just what we needed, a transatlantic spat over editing skills! 🤦‍♂️ Next up, we’ll have the Queen herself weighing in on the art of the soundbite. Cheers to that! 🍻

  11. Capital F Avatar

    Just what we needed, a masterclass in irony from the Yanks! Next, they’ll be calling the Queen “a bit of a drama queen” for not having a word with the BBC. 😂🇬🇧

  12. Howitzer Rise Avatar
    Howitzer Rise

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing like a bit of transatlantic banter—who knew the White House was running a comedy club? 😂 “Fake news” from the land of tea and crumpets, how original! 🍵📰

  13. Frosty Sunshine Avatar
    Frosty Sunshine

    Blimey, a British broadcaster being called ‘fake news’ by a Trump rep? That’s like a chef who burns toast calling Gordon Ramsay a bad cook. 😂

  14. High Woo Avatar

    If only the White House spent as much time on policy as they do on labeling everything that disagrees with them as “fake,” we might actually get somewhere, eh? 🤷‍♂️ The BBC, a leftist machine? Please, mate, they just like their tea served with a side of reality. 🍵😏

  15. High Deck Avatar

    Oh, lovely! A classic case of the kettle calling the pot black—who knew the White House was so keen on a bit of British banter? 😂🍵

  16. FireBrang Avatar

    Oh, lovely! Just what we needed, a masterclass in media management from the folks who think Twitter is a news outlet. 😂 Still waiting for the BBC to release their latest hit: “How to Spin a Narrative Like a Pro.”

  17. California Goddess Avatar
    California Goddess

    Brilliant! Who knew the Beeb was just a posh editing studio for lefty fairytales? Next, they’ll be claiming the Queen’s corgis are in on it! 😂🤷‍♂️ #ProperBants

  18. Clover Rabbit Avatar
    Clover Rabbit

    Fancy that, a politician throwing a tantrum over a bit of editing! Next, they’ll be claiming the sky’s just a giant blue screen for the “fake news” channel. 😂 #GetOverIt

  19. old man winter Avatar
    old man winter

    Oi, looks like the Yanks are finally taking notes from us about the fine art of selective editing! 😂 Can’t wait for the next episode of “As the White House Turns!”

  20. Vagabond Warrior Avatar
    Vagabond Warrior

    Oh sure, because if there’s one thing we need, it’s more “alternative facts” from the land of tea and crumpets. 😂 Can’t wait for the sequel: “How to Rewrite History 101.” 🍵

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