Key facts
- BBC attorneys are seeking to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner in a defamation suit.
- The BBC claims the Trump family members have information about Donald Trump's speech revisions and statements around January 6th.
- Attempts to serve subpoenas on Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump Jr. have been unsuccessful.
- The Secret Service stated it is not authorized to accept service of subpoenas for the individuals.
- The BBC has requested court permission to serve the subpoenas by mail or through President Trump's attorneys.
The BBC is pursuing legal action to obtain testimony and documents from Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner as part of a defamation lawsuit. BBC attorneys argue that these individuals possess crucial information related to President Donald Trump's actions and statements, particularly concerning his revised speech and presence at the Ellipse during the events surrounding January 6th, 2021. The network's legal team also noted that Kushner drafted a statement for the president condemning the violence.