Cops Who Defended Capitol On Jan. 6 Sue To Block Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund

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. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, right, filed the lawsuit on Wednesday.CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesKey FactsThis is a breaking story and will be updated.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video