Trump is suing the U.S. Department of Justice for $230 million, claiming that the previous investigation caused him significant damage.

On October 22, The New York Times reported that U.S. President Trump has requested the U.S. Department of Justice to pay up to $230 million in compensation for the criminal investigations he faced before and after his first term in the White House. Trump stated to reporters at the White House later on Tuesday, “In terms of all lawsuits… yes, they probably owe me a lot of money. Any decision by the Department of Justice to pay compensation must be approved by me, and it's really strange for me to decide how much to pay myself. In other words, have you ever had to decide how much you should pay yourself? I have indeed suffered significant damage, and any compensation I receive will be donated to charity.” Trump has submitted claims related to the Department of Justice investigation through an “administrative claims process typically preceding litigation.” One claim submitted in 2023 requests compensation from the Department of Justice regarding the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible connections to Trump's campaign activities. Another allegation submitted in mid-2024 claims that the FBI's search of his Mar-a-Lago estate and residence in 2022 violated Trump's rights—this search is part of the investigation into his retention of government confidential documents after the end of his first term. Last week, during an event in the Oval Office, standing next to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, Trump hinted at these claims.