US EditionTop House Democrats launch investigation into Trump's $230 million DOJ settlement demand
House Democrats call Trump’s $230 million DOJ payout demand unconstitutional, highlighting conflict of interest and prohibitions under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
- On October 23, 2025, Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia sent a letter accusing President Donald Trump of seeking $230 million from taxpayers and set an Oct. 30 deadline for records.
- The claims, which predate his second-term inauguration, relate to administrative claims filed with the Department of Justice alleging rights violations in the Russia probe and Mar-a-Lago FBI search.
- Although in the minority, House Democrats lack subpoena power but will investigate now and use congressional subpoena power if they win control in the 2026 House elections, the letter states.
- Citing constitutional restrictions, Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia invoked the Domestic Emoluments Clause and Federal Tort Claims Act, warning of an allegation that Trump installed DOJ loyalists to push demand notes.
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