Trump Seeks $230 Million From DOJ Over 'Politically Driven' Probes: Report

President Donald Trump is seeking about $230 million in compensation from the Justice Department for what he calls politically motivated federal investigations that targeted him during and after the Biden administration, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

According to The New York Times, senior department officials who once defended Trump or his allies could now find themselves in the unusual position of deciding whether to approve a payout to their boss. The newspaper said the situation "has no parallel in American history," underscoring how Trump’s return to the presidency has upended traditional boundaries between executive power and the justice system.

Trump's claim reportedly centers on the costs, reputational damage, and legal expenses he incurred as a result of years of federal inquiries, including multiple special counsel investigations launched while Joe Biden was president. The Times said any settlement would likely require sign-off from the department’s top leadership, some of whom previously represented Trump in private practice before joining his administration.

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