“The Daily Show” called out the ethical dilemma surrounding Donald Trump’s $230 million settlement demand for the Department of Justice, slamming the move as “nakedly corrupt.”
Host Michael Kosta weighed in on the controversy during Wednesday’s monologue, where he joked that the president was “one federal employee who do be getting that money” amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Kosta was referring to the recent reports regarding Trump’s multi-million dollar settlement request for the DOJ, which he sought as compensation for “damage” after being investigated during his first term and the Biden administration.
On why this lawsuit is different than the other lawsuits Trump has brought about, Kosta noted:…
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