TRIGGERnometry Why I Exposed Anti-Trump Bias At The BBC
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Nov 26, 2025 
In this discussion, graphic designer David Chaudoir, a former BBC contributor, unveils his experience as a whistleblower over a manipulated Trump clip. He highlights the shock of spotting spliced footage aired without correction, raising questions about election interference and bias within the BBC. David critiques the newsroom's response and the prevalent groupthink that clouds impartial reporting. They also explore the importance of hiring for diverse viewpoints and suggest a need for a subscription model to save the BBC from its current crisis.
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Doctored Trump Clip Exposed
- David Chaudoir spotted that Newsnight used a doctored clip of Trump's January 6 speech and recognised it from an earlier broadcast.
- He contacted The Telegraph and helped expose the repeated edit that spliced together separate remarks to change meaning.
Manipulating Footage Undermines Trust
- Chaudoir argues splicing footage to alter timeline is a deliberate manipulation, not a trivial mistake.
- He believes such edits amount to election interference because they change public perception during a sensitive moment.
Newsroom Groupthink Risks Accuracy
- Chaudoir observed newsroom groupthink where reporters reinforced each other's assumptions rather than checking facts.
- He warns that relying on internal sources creates an echo chamber detached from wider evidence.
