Jason Riddle, a participant in the January 6 Capitol attack, declined a pardon from President Trump, emphasizing personal accountability. He reflected on his life during the attack, revealing struggles with alcoholism and a distorted identity tied to Trumpism. Riddle's actions, including drinking looted wine during the incident, were rooted in a mindset he now sees as flawed. He wants to avoid the stigma attached to having a pardon for misdemeanors and believes facing the consequences is more important for his future.
Riddle said: "It's almost like he was trying to say it didn't happen. And it happened. I did those things, and they weren't pardonable."
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