Former President Donald Trump is reportedly demanding $230 million from the Justice Department as compensation for what he claims are politically motivated investigations against him. This unprecedented request has raised eyebrows and criticism, with many viewing it as an exploitation of taxpayer money. Legal experts are questioning the ethics of the situation, especially since any settlement could be subject to approval by officials within the department, some of whom have previously defended Trump. As Trump seeks this substantial payout over past probes, including the Russia investigation and the Mar-a-Lago raid, reactions range from disbelief to anger at what some are calling an attempt to transfer public funds to a personal cause.