Incoming BBC director general, Matt Brittin, is facing a difficult task ahead for his predecessor, Tim Davie, who resigned in November following a scandal over a poorly edited Donald Trump speech that led to his resignation. Davie nearly quit after the BBC live-streamed Glastonbury act Bob Vylan chanting "death to the IDF" sparked controversy about hate speech. The institution remains a global brand that commands respect and affection, but is under siege from ideological enemies, financial pressures, and overseas tech titans. The future of the BBC is uncertain as the future of its news service, Verify, is also uncertain due to the controversy surrounding its handling of the Trump News debacle. Despite Davie's tenure, he has prioritised impartiality in his first internal address as director general in September 2020, telling staff that they should not be working at the BBC if they wish to express their views.