New video loaded: President Trump seeks $230 million from Justice Department
President Trump is seeking approximately $230 million in compensation for the Justice Department's federal investigation into him. New York Times reporter Devlin Barrett, who covers the Justice Department, explains what we know about who is most likely to make the decision.
Written by Devlin Barrett, Melanie Benkosme, Laura Salaberry, James Sardam, and Zach Wood
October 22, 2025
