Here's what Trump has said about seeking $230M settlement from DOJ

President Donald Trump is pursuing a $230 million settlement from the Justice Department over the Russia probe and the FBI’s 2022 search of Mar-a-Lago, an effort an ABC News legal contributor called unprecedented. The claims, filed in 2023 and 2024, would require approval from senior DOJ officials who previously represented Trump or his allies. Trump acknowledged the awkward optics, saying the decision would cross his desk and that any money would go to charity. DOJ cited ethics guidance, while a law professor warned of serious conflicts. Related criminal cases were dropped after his reelection under DOJ policy.

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