Channel 4 is taking a unique approach to mark Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK, promising viewers a night of programming that highlights the former U.S. President’s controversial statements.
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Trump v The Truth: A Night Dedicated to Fact-Checking Trump
Channel 4 has announced a special program titled “Trump v The Truth”, described as an “unbroken catalogue of over 100 falsehoods, distortions, and inaccuracies uttered or written by Donald Trump since taking office in January.”
The show will run for several hours, with brief text-based fact checks punctuating the statements to reveal the truth behind Trump’s tweets, speeches, and soundbites.
Ian Katz, Channel 4’s content director, said, “Donald J Trump loves making history. So, on Wednesday Channel 4 will do just that: we’ll show what we believe to be the longest uninterrupted reel of untruths, falsehoods, and distortions ever broadcast on television. We hope it will remind viewers how disorientating and dangerous the world becomes when the most powerful man on earth shows little regard for the truth.”
The Donald Trump Show: A Documentary Series
On the same night, Channel 4 will air the second episode of The Donald Trump Show, a three-part documentary from 72 Films, the creators of Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story.
The series uses news footage, podcasts, and social media clips to document the last nine months of Trump’s presidency, portraying it as an unfolding soap opera.
Channel 4’s History of Bold Political Programming
Channel 4 is known for its audacious content. In 2019, the network replaced Conservative candidate Boris Johnson with a block of melting ice after he declined to debate climate change. Later, Channel 4 produced a factual drama on Partygate, the scandal that ultimately led to Johnson’s political downfall.
Timing and Protests During Trump’s UK Visit
Trump’s visit comes at a sensitive time for UK-U.S. relations, following the stepping down of UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
Protests are planned in Central London on the day of Trump’s visit. Despite the controversies, Trump remains a fan of the UK, particularly his Scottish ancestry and golf resorts.
Conclusion
Channel 4’s coverage of Donald Trump’s visit promises to be both informative and provocative, combining fact-checking with documentary storytelling. Whether viewers tune in for entertainment, political insight, or historical record, this night of programming is poised to leave a mark on UK television.