According to an examination of court documents, in more than 1,000 criminal cases dating back to January 6th, 2021, prosecutors are increasingly seeking judges to impose heavy fines in addition to prison terms to make up for donations from supporters of the U.S. Capitol protesters.

Retired Lieutenant General Tom Bostick, a member of the Naming Commission tasked with renaming Army bases named in honor of Confederate generals, commented on the move, saying, "I wonder what took so long."