Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with Trump on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC (Getty)Donald Trump's legal team secured an emergency suspension of a judge's ruling that required him to disclose financial documents in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The temporary halt allows Trump to amend his complaint, aiming to narrow his claim and limit the information he must disclose. Trump intends to focus his lawsuit solely on reputational injury, moving away from initial allegations of broader harm to his brand and businesses. The original court order mandated a "substantial production" of paperwork by August 6 from the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust, which holds his business interests. The BBC, which opposed the motion to stay, is seeking to have the case dismissed, citing concerns about a "chilling effect" on reporting and questioning the Florida court's jurisdiction. In fullTrump wins bid to delay release of financial records in $10bn BBC defamation caseMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The president’s lawsuit against the BBC is blowing up in his face.

The president’s revocable trust had been ordered to turn over financial documents by Thursday.