BBC presenter David Aaronovitch faced intense backlash after tweeting that President Biden should have Donald Trump “murdered” due to a perceived threat to America’s security.
The tweet was widely condemned, with many accusing Aaronovitch of promoting violence and breaching BBC impartiality rules.
Aaronovitch initially defended his comment, lashing out at critics and claiming they were too focused on Nigel Farage. However, he later claimed the tweet was satire and deleted it after 90 minutes, citing a “far-right pile-on”.
The incident has sparked a wider debate about BBC employees’ use of social media and their adherence to impartiality guidelines.
Many are now calling for consequences for Aaronovitch’s actions, which they see as a clear violation of the BBC’s rules and standards.