Trump Demands $230 Million from DOJ Amid Legal Controversies

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Donald Trump claims he has the authority to decide whether the government should pay him approximately $230 million for damages related to past investigations, including the Mar-a-Lago search and Russia interference inquiries, under the Federal Tort Claims Act, despite the law's restrictions and the unusual nature of a sitting president seeking damages from the government for investigations into his own conduct.
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- Trump says he has final say on paying himself $230m for past investigations The Guardian
- Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases The New York Times
- Trump reportedly suing DOJ, asking for $230 million. What happened to his felonies? USA Today
- House speaker responds to Trump’s reported demand for $230m payment from justice department – US politics live The Guardian
- Trump has claimed millions from the government. He could order payment. The Washington Post
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