Two Capitol Police Officers Sue to Block Trump Administration Fund

Two U.S. Capitol Police officers filed suit Wednesday to block the Trump administration from distributing money from a nearly $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. The officers said the fund, established this week as part of a settlement that ended President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department, could allow January 6 rioters to receive payouts.

The complaint describes the fund as a taxpayer-funded pool that would finance people and groups that committed violence in President Trump's name. It argues the money endangers the officers by encouraging further harassment and removing fear of prosecution for past attackers.

One officer stated that he and his colleague have received regular death threats from January 6 participants since the 2021 events.

The Justice Department created the fund to compensate individuals who claim the government weaponized the legal system against them. Acting officials said anyone harmed by government action can apply, but added that January 6 participants are not automatically entitled to payments.

The settlement resolved a $10 billion lawsuit filed by President Trump, his two eldest sons, and the Trump Organization over leaked tax records. >"Does it mean they’re going to get money? " — Acting Attorney General, May 20, 2026 (Washington Times) The officers contend the arrangement amounts to a corrupt exchange that rewards those who attacked police during the Capitol riot.

Over 140 officers were injured during the January 6, 2021, events, and President Trump later pardoned around 1,500 people charged in connection with the riot.