# BBC seeks court order to compel Trump children and son-in-law to testify

The BBC is requesting subpoenas to force Donald Trump's children and son-in-law to give evidence in a defamation lawsuit. The move escalates a legal battle between the broadcaster and the Trump family over a 2019 report. The court's decision could determine whether the family must testify.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/14/bbc-trump-children-subpoenas-lawsuit) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:47 GMT