Florida judge pauses Trump financial records order to BBC

A federal judge in Florida has temporarily halted an order requiring former President Donald Trump to turn over detailed financial records to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit. U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman issued the stay on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, pausing a magistrate judge's order that would have compelled the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust to begin producing confidential financial documents starting August 6.

The ruling came in response to an emergency motion filed by Trump's legal team, which is seeking to amend the lawsuit to narrow its scope. The original complaint, filed in Florida last December, alleged that a 2024 BBC documentary titled "Trump: A Second Chance" caused significant harm to Trump's businesses and brand, forming the basis for the multibillion-dollar damages claim. Magistrate Judge Lett had previously ruled the financial records were relevant because the lawsuit placed Trump's brand, properties, and businesses at issue.

However, Trump's attorneys now seek to drop all claims related to business and brand losses, focusing the case solely on alleged personal reputational harm. During a July 27 hearing,...