Summary
President Donald Trump is claiming compensation from the federal government for investigations he says were politically driven. He has filed claims seeking $230 million, saying the probes wronged him. The Justice Department must respond to these claims before any lawsuit can proceed.
Key Facts
- President Trump claims he deserves money from the federal government for past investigations.
- He filed two claims with the Justice Department seeking $230 million in damages.
- The claims relate to the FBI's search of his Mar-a-Lago property and a probe into his 2016 campaign.
- The Federal Tort Claims Act allows individuals to seek damages if they were wronged by federal employees.
- The Justice Department has six months to settle or deny an administrative claim.
- If claims are denied, Trump can file a federal lawsuit.
- Payments for such claims usually come from a fund called the Judgment Fund.
- Trump has suggested he might donate any compensation or use it for White House renovations.
