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Trump's $230 Million Demand Sparks Bipartisan Backlash

10/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded $230 million from the Department of Justice, drawing bipartisan outrage.
Democrats say the demand siphons taxpayer funds.
Senator Thom Tillis criticizes the timing as poor optics during a government shutdown.
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro warned the demand could jeopardize the MAGA movement.
He advised delaying the demand until after President Donald Trump’s presidency.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded $230 million from the Department of Justice, drawing bipartisan outrage.
Democrats say the demand siphons taxpayer funds.
Senator Thom Tillis criticizes the timing as poor optics during a government shutdown.
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro warned the demand could jeopardize the MAGA movement.
He advised delaying the demand until after President Donald Trump’s presidency.