Daniel Hodges

Daniel Hodges, a police officer with the US Capitol Police, is one of two officers suing former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit, filed in May 2026, challenges the creation of a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. Hodges and fellow officer Harry Dunn allege that this fund, established as part of an agreement to compensate Trump allies who claim prosecutorial overreach, is essentially a "slush fund." They contend that the fund is intended to "reward" individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot, where both officers were present and reportedly clashed with rioters. The officers are framing their legal action as a challenge against "presidential corruption," arguing that the fund's purpose is to benefit those who attacked the Capitol, rather than serve any legitimate anti-weaponization purpose. Their suit highlights ongoing legal and political ramifications stemming from the January 6th insurrection and the Trump administration's actions.