Trump Threatened to Sue the BBC for $1 Billion. What Are His Chances? NYT | Top Stories By: Mark Landler 12 November 2025 at 04:59 Legal experts say President Trump’s litigation track record offers both hope and warning to the British public broadcaster, which he has threatened with a $1 billion suit. © Kenny Holston for The New York TimesPresident Trump speaking to a large crowd near the White House on Jan. 6, 2021.