# Jan. 6 rioters pardoned for attacking police now seek taxpayer compensation

https://mins.news/en/item/111559

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-22 17:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-22/capitol-rioters-pardoned-by-trump-for-police-assaults-want-us-payouts?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ada48378aa25d00013629cc

> Nearly 200 people granted clemency by Trump over Jan. 6 charges are suing the US for compensation. Dozens were convicted of attacking or obstructing law enforcement.