# Trump would like the government he leads to pay him billions

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- Published: 2026-02-20T09:15:00-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo: President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026. Photo credit: Official White House photo by Daniel Torok via Flickr. US government work. Article by Carrie Johnson and Tamara Keith. NPR – February 18, 2026. Of all the ways President Trump has pushed the boundaries of executive power, one stands out to lawyers and watchdogs. The president wants the government he leads to pay him billions of dollars. Trump has filed multiple claims arguing he’s been hurt by Justice Department investigations and the leak of his tax returns years ago. Now it’s up to his own political appointees to determine whether to settle with their boss — and for how much taxpayer money. […] Click here to view original web page at www.npr.org Related articles: Watchdog Group Seeks FEC Inquiry Into Donations Potentially Tied to Trump Pardon – Truthout Democrats probe Trump donor’s ‘influence’ over Gordie Howe bridge threat – Global News Trump Promised to Drain the Swamp—Turns Out He’s Best Friends With the Swamp Monster – Common Dreams Forget the Board of Peace, Trump may be closer than thought to attacking Iran – The Guardian Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach – CNBC Trump Reveals He’s Taking $10 Billion From Taxpayers for His New Board – The New Republic A year of failure: Trump’s attempt to end the Russia-Ukraine war – The Hill