Trump thinks it's "interesting" that HE would "decide" if he gets the $230 million from the DOJ for his ballroom

[Miles Archer]

Trump said Tuesday that the federal government owes him “a lot of money” for past Justice Department investigations and declared that he would ultimately decide whether to award himself compensation because “that decision would have to go across my desk.”

Trump’s remarks at the White House came in response to a New York Times report that he had filed administrative claims before his reelection, seeking about $230 million in damages.

Trump said he was unaware of the specific amounts and suggested he had not yet discussed the claims with federal officials. “All I know is that they would owe me a lot of money,” he said. He also joked that he might donate any settlement to charity or use it “to help pay for the ballroom I’m building at the White House.”

Although the Justice Department follows an established process for reviewing such administrative claims, Trump asserted that he, as president, would have the final say. “It’s interesting, ’cause I’m the one that makes the decision, right?” he told reporters. “That decision would have to go across my desk.”

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-doj-230-million-settlement-investigation-government-10916432

[greatauntoftriplets]

1. In other words, he wants reparations.

I thought that the Drumpf Memorial Ballroom was already bankrolled through corporate donations. Maybe this is to cover the inevitable cost overruns.

[Miles Archer]

2. If he GOT "reparations"...

...I assume that every American who was tried by the DOJ and not found guilty would be entitled to join a class action suit that would provide "reparations" to each and every one of them.

This is just another example of "Roberts said I could do whatever I wanted, so I'm going to do whatever I want."

[greatauntoftriplets]

3. He's going to use that "Get Out of Jail Free" card any way he can.

He still won't be able to take it with him. Pam Bondi will be happy to hand him the cash, though I don't know where it'll come from. Maybe I should be content that he isn't asking for $320 billion.

[malaise]

4. Stark raving mad

and criminal to boot

[intheflow]

5. Translation:

If there were ever wealthy donors, they’ve all pulled out after seeing him destroy the White House.

[Happy Hoosier]

6. Only $230M? Why not $500M? Why not a cool Bill?

We're Russia now.

[LymphocyteLover]

8. that's what I was thinking

I guess he doesn't want to seem greedy

[Johonny]

7. Let him see a court over these crimes first

Because he was guilty as fuck. That he can say this and the GOPers do nothing tells you that party is a rotten skull fucked corpse at this point.