Clive Myrie and Sophie Raworth presented Donald Trump’s inauguration live on the BBC (Image: BBC)
The sparked outrage as viewers called out the presenters for comments made about .
Mr Trump, 78, is set to be sworn in as the 47th US President after he emerged victorious against in November’s election.
Special coverage of Mr Trump’s inauguration with and Sophie Raworth was broadcast on One on Monday (January 20), with the duo presenting live from Washington DC.
The hosts were joined by correspondents across the US and around the world, led by North America Editor Sarah Smith and Senior North America Correspondent Gary O’Donoghue.
However, coverage of the event sparked fury amongst viewers, who accused the presenters of “talking down” on the president-elect.
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Viewers accused BBC presenters of “talking down” on Mr Trump (Image: BBC)
Flocking to social media to complain, one wrote: “Can’t be doing with the snippy comments on ‘s inauguration.”
Another added: ” reporter Sarah Smith can’t seem to open her mouth without talking down . He won Sarah. Accept it. Move on.”
World leaders, dignatories and politicians have gathered in Washington DC for the event, but Prime Minister was notably absent.
The Labour leader was not invited to the swearing-in of the 47th US President despite , former PM Liz Truss and Reform leader all receiving an invite.
Downing Street dismissed suggestions that past comments made by Cabinet ministers were linked to the lack of UK ministerial attendance at Mr Trump’s inauguration.
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Keir Starmer did not attend Mr Trump’s inauguration (Image: Getty)
Foreign Secretary David Lamy previously referred to the incoming US President as a “neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath”.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesperson was asked whether Number 10 thought previous remarks by some senior figures in Government could be the reason why British ministers were not invited.
“No, and look, as I say, the UK and US have a deep and special relationship across wide range of important areas,” he said.
Mr Farage claimed the government needs to have a “long, deep, hard think” about how to build bridges with Mr Trump.
The Clacton MP said: “I think this Labour Party appears to be totally at odds with the American administration and I think that the Mayor of London’s comments on the eve of the inauguration were spectacularly unhelpful.”