It’s possible the settlement’s approval could land in front of a key Justice Department official whom Trump has known for years. He also defended Trump in his federal classified documents case and election interference case. For years, Trump has railed against the prior administration and Democrats for “weaponizing” the Justice Department to pursue criminal cases against him for political reasons. The classified documents case against Trump and two co-conspirators, was thrown out by a Trump-appointed judge in Florida last year. There does not appear to be a specific rule about the Justice Department disclosing settlements of administrative complaints.

Source: The Times October 22, 2025 13:44 UTC