Pamela Hemphill, known as the "MAGA Granny," publicly rejected a pardon from President Trump after pleading guilty to participating in the January 6 Capitol riots. Hemphill expressed her belief that accepting a pardon would undermine the rule of law and disrespect Capitol police officers. She noted her acceptance of guilt and criticized the attempt to rewrite the events surrounding the riots. Trump's pardons for others involved in the riots have sparked controversy, drawing criticism from some lawmakers concerning safety and accountability for the rioters' actions.
"Accepting a pardon would only insult the Capitol police officers, [the] rule of law and, of course, our nation," Hemphill emphasized.
"I pleaded guilty because I was guilty, and accepting a pardon also would serve to contribute to their gaslighting and false narrative," she asserted.
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