President Trump wants billions of dollars from his own government for claims that Justice Department investigations and leaks have harmed him. Lawyers say these claims amount to “unfinished business” for the president, who views them as an attack on his personal life. The Justice Department would normally fight such claims in court, but now it’s up to Trump’s own appointees to decide how much taxpayer money to pay. This raises concerns about a conflict of interest and whether the government will simply “fold” and ask Trump how much money he wants.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/18/nx-s1-5702503/trump-government-lawsuits-pay-himself-billions