Jan. 6 police officers sue Trump over $1.77B ‘taxpayer-funded slush fund’
Officers who defended the Capitol say the fund could compensate pardoned rioters and finance future violence against them.

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Jacob covers federal policy and helps direct national coverage as deputy Washington bureau chief for States Newsroom. Based in Oregon, he focuses on Western issues. His coverage areas include climate, energy development, public lands and infrastructure. Before joining States Newsroom, Jacob was a national reporter for CQ Roll Call, where he covered state policy trends and federal-state relations. Originally from Minneapolis, Jacob has a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
Officers who defended the Capitol say the fund could compensate pardoned rioters and finance future violence against them.

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