Ben Shapiro Criticizes Trump DOJ $230M Settlement as Conflict-Ridden

President Trump is seeking a $230 million payout from the Department of Justice as compensation for various federal investigations into his conduct, including probes into the 2016 election, the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, and classified document handling. Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro criticized this effort, calling it rife with conflicts of interest and warning it could lead to numerous lawsuits or even impeachment proceedings in the House. Shapiro, while sympathetic to Trump and his family for being targeted by law enforcement, questioned the strategy and highlighted the legal and ethical challenges posed by the president requesting funds from the DOJ, an agency he oversees. GOP lawmakers, including Senators Thom Tillis and Susan Collins, expressed concerns about the timing and irregularity of the request, particularly amid a government shutdown. The White House and Trump have indicated any funds received would be donated to charity. Meanwhile, House Democrats plan to investigate the payout effort, underscoring the contentious political and legal implications of the president's demand.