Two police officers who responded to the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump challenging his administration's creation of a $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate individuals the president claims were victims of government prosecutorial overreach.

The lawsuit was filed by a retired Capitol Police officer and a Washington D.C. police officer who were present during the January 6 events. The officers are seeking to block what they characterize as an improper use of government funds that could benefit individuals who participated in the Capitol riot.

The fund, officially termed an "anti-weaponization" fund, was established through a settlement between Trump and the Justice Department. The $1.776 billion fund is intended to provide compensation to Trump allies and supporters who the administration argues were subjected to unfair legal prosecution. The specific amount appears to reference the year of American independence.

According to reports, the settlement also includes provisions granting Trump and his family immunity from certain tax audits. Legal experts have raised questions about the constitutional limits of such arrangements and the mechanisms used to establish the fund.

The lawsuit represents a direct challenge from law enforcement officers who were on duty during the January 6 Capitol breach. These officers argue that the fund inappropriately rewards individuals who may have participated in the events they were tasked with responding to that day.

The case highlights ongoing legal and political tensions surrounding the January 6 events and subsequent prosecutions, as well as questions about the appropriate use of government funds and executive authority in settling such matters.