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17. Trump can't sue for $100M punitive damages. The FTCA "expressly disallows punitive damages."

Mon Aug 12, 2024, 12:51 PM

Aug 2024

Lisa Rubin: "Another potential issue, as flagged by my colleague @Jordan_S_Rubin? The Federal Tort Claims Act expressly disallows punitive damages. It's not clear to me how Trump gets around that re: his claimed $100 million in punitives, although I am happy to be educated. FIN."

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Trump plans to sue DOJ for $100M over Mar-a-Lago raid: report [View all] Bolo Boffin Aug 2024 OP

Faux news will bang this drum till the election but will they explain how the 'raid' was very successful. flying_wahini Aug 2024 #1

OK, Donny. Let's review in a public forum all the reasons why the DOJ felt it was necessary to do that raid tanyev Aug 2024 #2

Trump is a low follow-through guy...I'd report it when it actually happens, and not before Prairie Gates Aug 2024 #3

I'm sure it's coming in two weeks Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #25

I personally think he should sue for eleventy billion dollars. 100 million isn't enough. I remember the mucifer Aug 2024 #4

That's something else we can throw in their faces ...nt ArkansasDemocrat1 Aug 2024 #18

LOL More lawyers the GOP will have to pay for. FalloutShelter Aug 2024 #5

There was no raid, they had a legal SEARCH WARRANT signed by a judge. So tired of this nonsense. n/t iluvtennis Aug 2024 #6

Egg Zack Lee Botany Aug 2024 #27

I feel you Botany. He put our national security at risk and his a** should be in prison. n/t iluvtennis Aug 2024 #29

I have a family member who dealt in some of the stuff Trump stole and to this day he/she Botany Aug 2024 #30

Knock yourself out, Cheatoh! 50 Shades Of Blue Aug 2024 #7

Well at least its highly unlikely he will ever get cannon as a judge again... getagrip_already Aug 2024 #8

Subpoena was valid and in effect. Trump defied it. This is well before SCOTUS even looked at immunity question. Freethinker65 Aug 2024 #9

Joyce Vance legal comment: "If I were at DOJ I would welcome this." Ramsey Barner Aug 2024 #10

Alternate headline "Trump to offer further proof he is nuts" rurallib Aug 2024 #11

Folks, Trump actually thinks, in his head, that he won this. He doesn't understand what has happened to him. ashredux Aug 2024 #12

He's low on money and hopes this will replenish his funds. n/t tinymontgomery Aug 2024 #13

bwahahah DemonGoddess Aug 2024 #14

I agree with Andrew Weismann-this lawsuit is NOT going to happen LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #15

The critical question is: AverageOldGuy Aug 2024 #16

Trump can't sue for $100M punitive damages. The FTCA "expressly disallows punitive damages." Ramsey Barner Aug 2024 #17

Trump plans to sue ______________________. Pick anyone or anything to fill in the blank. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #19

This is so dumb it makes your brain ache. Not only was Trump not President when he kept the Vinca Aug 2024 #20

Jack Smith Filed A Notice Of Appeal... GB_RN Aug 2024 #21

More observations from NBC: Bolo Boffin Aug 2024 #22

"Frivolous": Experts say Trump's bid to sue DOJ over Mar-a-Lago raid will be "laughed out of court" Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2024 #23

WTF Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #26

Irony continues to be lost. Brainfodder Aug 2024 #24

"How dare they raid my house because I took classified information!" sakabatou Aug 2024 #28

Is the fangirl Judge Aileen going to testify on Donald's behalf? lol - nt TBF Aug 2024 #31

Baaahahahahaaaaaa! Pffffft! Document theif. Shut up, and sit down. electric_blue68 Aug 2024 #32

Even Judge Loose Cannon could find no reason to strike down search warrant LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #33