BBC Wants Ivanka, Don Jr. And Jared Kushner To Testify About Trump’s Jan. 6 Speech

Key Points:

• The BBC has asked a federal judge to allow subpoenas for Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Jared Kushner in President Trump's defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster, arguing they hold relevant information but have been unreachable due to Secret Service protection.
• Attempts to serve subpoenas in person were blocked by Secret Service agents at the individuals' residences, and the agency stated it is not authorized to accept subpoenas or advise on alternative service methods.
• The BBC requested the court permit alternative subpoena service methods, such as certified mail or notifying their attorneys, as the case moves forward with Trump narrowing his defamation claims to focus solely on his personal reputation.
• The dispute over subpoenas coincides with ongoing litigation about the extent of financial documents Trump must disclose, with the BBC arguing his reputation is tied to his business interests, while Trump seeks to limit financial disclosures.
• Trump filed the $10 billion defamation suit in December over a BBC documentary that edited his Jan. 6 remarks, which the BBC apologized for but denies was defamatory, and the court is yet to rule on the subpoena requests.