sign of reduced authority and general weakness that Trump’s post “calls“ for reduced rates. Strong dictators don’t call for things. They order them. Also, great opportunity to introduce a bill creating an agency to protect consumers from predatory lending and such and get Trump’s support….

A question: Do I, as a taxpayer & US citizen, have standing to sue DOJ for paying Trump $250 million?

Hopefully Microsoft doesn't ignore this and states "Microsoft personnel decisions are not influenced by US President opinions"

Can he be charged for a state crime?

I think the leak of “the letter was a mistake” has an audience of one :Trump. People are trying to defend themselves from being seen as at fault for the blowback.