Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Subpoenaed in Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are being sought to testify in a defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the BBC regarding a documentary about the January 6 riot. According to court filings, attempts to serve subpoenas to the couple at their Miami home were blocked by police in May. The lawsuit, which seeks $10 billion in damages, claims that the BBC edited Trump's speech in a way that misrepresented his encouragement of the riot. The BBC has acknowledged the edits but disputes their impact on the speech's meaning. The broadcaster's lawyers have attempted to obtain testimony and documentation from individuals close to Trump, including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, but have faced challenges in serving them due to their protection by the Secret Service. The BBC is requesting permission from the United States District Court in Miami to serve the subpoenas via mail or through another method, as in-person delivery has proven impossible. The Secret Service has stated it is not authorized to accept service of these subpoenas.