BBC Director-General Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness resigned after backlash over a Trump speech edit and claims of 'systemic bias' in the broadcaster’s coverage of Trump, Gaza, and transgender issues ynet Global|11.09.25. 13:04 BBC Director-General Tim Davie and the head of BBC News resigned after a former adviser accused the broadcaster of “serious and systemic” bias in its coverage of Donald Trump, Gaza, and transgender issues.