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Podcast: True Crime Stories
Episode: Legal Precedents & Grifting
Description: Now, here’s where the story takes an extraordinary turn. Donald Trump, while serving as president, filed administrative claims against his Department of Justice under this very act. He's seeking an astounding $230 million in damages. Legal Basis: He filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), which allows individuals to seek damages from federal agencies. No president has ever used this mechanism against their own DOJ.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-stories--4814524/support.