The main purpose of the Corruption Clawback Act is to ensure that any payments made to a sitting President, which are deemed inappropriate or excessive, can be recovered by the Attorney General. This legislation aims to promote accountability and integrity in government by preventing misuse of taxpayer funds. Key provisions of the Act define what constitutes a "covered payment." This includes any monetary settlement or court-ordered judgment paid to a President that would not have occurred if the individual had not held the presidential office.