In a striking legal move, two law enforcement officers who confronted rioters during the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump. The officers allege that the former president’s plans for a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund unlawfully benefits those who participated in the riot, labelling it a blatant act of presidential corruption.
Background of the Fund
The fund in question was established as part of a settlement in which Trump and his sons abandoned a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Critics have labeled the financial initiative a “slush fund,” intended to compensate individuals whom Trump claims are victims of prosecutorial overreach. The lawsuit, filed in Washington DC’s US District Court, underscores the potential implications of the fund for those affected by the events of January 6.
Harry Dunn, a retired Capitol police officer, and Daniel Hodges, a Metropolitan police officer, were both present during the violent attempt to storm the Capitol. They recount harrowing experiences from that day, with Hodges narrowly escaping injury as rioters attempted to breach the building. Dunn, who once ran for Congress in 2024, has been vocal about his struggles with PTSD stemming from the traumatic events.
Allegations of Corruption
The lawsuit argues that Trump’s fund is designed to financially support “insurrectionists and
