Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney for Donald Trump, publicly predicted this week that the former president will eventually drop his libel lawsuit against the BBC. Speaking on "The Dan Abrams Show" on SiriusXM, Cohen argued that the litigation is not a "winnable case" and suggested that the potential risks of continuing the legal battle outweigh any potential benefits for Trump.

Cohen’s comments center on his assessment of the legal strategy involved in the case. He explicitly stated that he does not believe the lawsuit is a "smart" move, implying that the discovery process or the high threshold for proving libel in such a case could create significant liabilities for Trump. While Cohen offered his professional opinion on the trajectory of the case, he did not provide evidence of any internal discussions or specific legal developments that would force a withdrawal. The BBC has not issued a public response to Cohen’s remarks, and representatives for Donald Trump have not commented on the status of the lawsuit following Cohen's prediction. The lawsuit remains active, and there has been no official indication from the Trump legal team that they intend to discontinue the proceedings.