Police sue to stop Trump's apparent Jan. 6 loyalty rewards scheme
Police have filed a lawsuit to prevent Donald Trump's proposed $1.8 billion loyalty rewards program, which may benefit individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots. The Justice Department has suggested that funds could be allocated to those who claim to have suffered under previous administrations, potentially including rioters who received pardons. Officials have stated that any payments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, amid ongoing scrutiny from Congress and the media.
- ▪Police are suing to stop Trump's $1.8 billion loyalty rewards program.
- ▪The program may compensate individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.
- ▪The Justice Department indicated that funds could go to those who suffered under previous administrations.
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Police sue to stop Trump's apparent Jan. 6 loyalty rewards scheme Jason Weisberger 10:58 am Thu May 21, 2026 Nothing says law-and-order presidency like a possible rebate program for political violence. Having offered up a scheme that seats Donald Trump more as a comic book criminal and less like the sitting President of the United States, Police are suing to stop his apparent $1.8B loyalty rewards program as the people who beat up cops speculate about their payouts. The Justice Department has indicated that the fund will be used to compensate an unspecified group of people "who suffered weaponization and lawfare" under previous presidential administrations. It is widely expected that at least some of the money will go to Trump supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan.
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