Dear john,
After Trump pardoned almost every single person, including those with other serious criminal charges, those same rioters are now arguing they're entitled to refunds from the federal government since their convictions were overturned.
Most January 6th defendants convicted for their roles in the Capitol attacks were required to pay restitution to the Architect of the Capitol, the congressional office responsible for the maintenance of the building.
“The government agrees that Hager is entitled to the return of those funds,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Dreher wrote in support of Stacy Hager, a January 6 rioter seeking a refund.