• Two officers are suing to block Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
• The lawsuit claims the fund is an illegal means to reward insurrectionists.
• Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced questions on the fund during congressional hearings.

Two police officers, former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police Department officer Daniel Hodges, filed a lawsuit on May 20, 2026, to prevent the release of funds from President Trump's newly announced $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. This fund was part of a settlement regarding Trump's $10 billion lawsuit over the leak of his tax returns, aimed at compensating victims of politically motivated prosecutions, including claims that it may benefit January 6 rioters, according to CBS News, Los Angeles Times, and Reuters.

The lawsuit describes the fund as an "illegal slush fund" intended to finance the insurrectionists and paramilitary groups that act in Trump's name. The officers argue that the establishment of this fund sends a dangerous message about the treatment of those who used violence on January 6, arguing that it represents "the most brazen act of presidential corruption this century." The plaintiffs highlight their personal risks and the harms they continue to face as a result of their actions on that day, according to CBS News, Los Angeles Times, and Reuters.

During hearings, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche acknowledged the unusual nature of the fund, which could potentially compensate members from any political party. He faced significant scrutiny from lawmakers regarding the legality of the payouts, with questions arising about the potential of funding becoming available to January 6 defendants, according to Los Angeles Times and Reuters.