Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol against a pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They aim to halt the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund, which they allege will reward rioters and right-wing militia groups.
The lawsuit was filed by former Officer Harry Dunn of the U.S. Capitol Police and Officer Daniel Hodges of Washington’s Metropolitan Police. It accuses the administration of establishing a “slush fund” to finance groups committing violence in Trump’s name. Named as defendants are President Trump, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The suit argues that the administration has overstepped its statutory authority by creating this fund without congressional approval. The Trump administration, however, claims the fund is intended to compensate people unfairly prosecuted by the Biden administration and Democrats. However, it faces significant opposition, including from some Republicans, who see it as a means to channel taxpayer money to Trump allies.
“Although Trump and his cronies have been secretive about the fund’s ends, reporting leaves no doubt that it will be used, among other purposes, to pay the nearly 1,600 people charged with attacking the Capitol on January 6, 2021,” the lawsuit states.
The White House directed inquiries on the lawsuit to the Justice Department, which has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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