PolicyRegulatory ActionMay 11, 2026
Ofcom reverses course on GB News Trump interview review
Ofcom has launched an investigation into GB News concerning an interview conducted by Bev Turner with Donald Trump, reversing its previous decision from February to not investigate the matter.
Key Takeaways
- Ofcom has launched an investigation into GB News over a Donald Trump interview with Bev Turner.
- The regulator had previously declined to investigate the same matter in February.
- The article does not include Ofcom’s reasons for reversing that decision.
Why It Matters
This is a direct regulatory escalation for GB News: Ofcom is now reviewing a Donald Trump interview it had already chosen not to pursue in February. For the broader media ecosystem, it shows that a regulator can reopen a case after an initial no-investigation decision, which keeps compliance and editorial judgment under closer scrutiny. What to watch next is Ofcom’s published findings or explanation for why it changed course.
Read full article at deadline.com