Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters sued Wednesday to block anyone — including Jan. 6, 2021, rioters — from receiving payouts from a new nearly $1.8 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions. The lawsuit’s filing comes a day after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, during his congressional testimony, wouldn’t rule out the possibility of fund payouts for rioters who assaulted police on Jan. 6.
Also, Trumpscored another win Tuesday against a Republican rival, dislodging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill. Massie has been a particularly difficult thorn in Trump’s side, pushing for the release of the Epstein files, opposing the war with Iran and voting against Trump’s signature tax legislation last year.
Trump gives the Coast Guard commencement address in relentless heat
The president called graduates of the Coast Guard Academy “the living standard bearers of America’s first fleet” and suggested danger is “a statement you live by.”
Trump said graduating together would build lifelong camaraderie , saying “You’re always going to be friends with each other. Hopefully with me.”
As he spoke, many in the crowd faced scorching heat with little shade available against the 85-deegre heat and a UV index of 9.
At least one person required medical attention after passing out. Others pleaded with organizers that elderly attendants be allowed to sit under tents.
Chilled water bottles were distributed, but quickly became warm.
Officers’ lawsuit claims government’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ is an illegal slush fund
And the lawsuit says President Trump will use it to “finance the insurrectionists and paramilitary groups that commit violence in his name.”
Source: WPLG
