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• Trump Admits Strangeness Of Paying Himself

  President Donald Trump is asserting that the Department of Justice owes him a staggering $230 million, claiming compensation for investigations conducted during and after his first term.Trump has filed two administrative claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act. The first, submitted in late 2023, seeks damages related to the FBI and special counsel investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-stories--4814524/support.

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• No Legal Accountability

   Conflict of Interest: Some of the DOJ officials who could authorize the payout previously defended Trump in related cases, raising serious ethical concerns. No Clear Backstop:Legal experts note that there are few external checks if the DOJ decides to settle. Unlike lawsuits that go before a judge, administrative claims can be resolved internally.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-stories--4814524/support.

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• Payout Scam

   Conflict of Interest: Some of the DOJ officials who could authorize the payout previously defended Trump in related cases, raising serious ethical concerns.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-stories--4814524/support.

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• Sel Serving Tort Claim

  Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA): Trump filed his claims under this law, which allows individuals to seek damages from federal agencies. The DOJ is responsible for reviewing and deciding on such claims.r President Donald Trump and a powerful, though perhaps lesser-known, law: the Federal Tort Claims Act. The Federal Tort Claims Act, or FTCA, was enacted in 1946. This critical piece of legislation fundamentally changed how individuals can seek justice against the United States government.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-stories--4814524/support.

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• Cash Grab

  Today, we're diving into a story that's raising eyebrows and sparking fierce debate: "From DOJ to ATM: The President’s Cash Grab."Former President Donald Trump is seeking an extraordinary $230 million in taxpayer money from the Department of Justice. This substantial claim is for what he asserts are damages incurred from two major federal investigations: the probe into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, and the investigation into his handling of classified documents after leaving the White House, which included the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago.Trump's rationale is that these investigations were "politically motivated 'Witch Hunts'" and constituted "malicious prosecution" and an "invasion of privacy" by the federal government. He argues he's entitled to compensation for legal expenses and alleged harm to his reputation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-stories--4814524/support.

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