The claim
“Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges sued the Trump administration over the $1.776 billion fund to compensate alleged victims of government weaponisation.”
A lawsuit filed in federal court in Washington DC.
Our verdict
True
The two officers sued on 20 May 2026 to block the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'.
What we found
The fund arose from settling Trump's $10 billion suit against the IRS. The officers argue it is unlawful and could pay January 6 defendants. The claim is accurate.
The evidence
- Supports the claim
Officers who defended the US Capitol on Jan 6 sue to block the anti-weaponization fund. [1]
How we checked
We checked the claim against Courthouse News Service. We reviewed 1 relevant source.
Sources
- [1]Courthouse News Service · Officers who defended US Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to block anti-weaponization fund
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