Cops Who Defended Capitol On Jan. 6 Sue To Block Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund
Two D.C. police officers who defended the Capitol during the January 6 riots have filed a lawsuit against a proposed $1.8 billion fund by the Trump administration. They claim the fund is a 'corrupt sham' that could potentially support groups making credible threats against them. The lawsuit raises concerns about the implications of the fund for those involved in the Capitol defense.
- ▪The lawsuit was filed by D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges and former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn.
- ▪They allege that the fund could support organizations that pose threats to their safety.
- ▪The officers describe the fund as a 'corrupt sham' related to the Justice Department's actions.
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BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsCops Who Defended Capitol On Jan. 6 Sue To Block Trump’s $1.8 Billion FundByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 10:56am EDTToplineTwo D.C. police officers who were present at the Jan. 6 Capitol riots sued to block the Trump administration’s planned $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate victims of so-called “weaponization” of the Justice Department, alleging the fund is a “corrupt sham” that could support organizations like militias making “credible death threats” against them.D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges, left, and former U.S.
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