Trump says his administration should pay him billions of dollars

February 18, 2026·12 min·1 clip

Trump admits he's on both sides of the transaction, negotiating with his own administration for billions.

NPR's politics team examines President Trump's unprecedented lawsuits against his own administration, seeking billions of dollars for what he claims were wrongful investigations and leaks. The episode explores the legal merits, ethical conflicts, and potential taxpayer costs of these cases, featuring insights from former Justice Department officials.

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