Pamela Hemphill rejects Donald Trump’s pardon after the assault at the Capitol

• Why Does Pamela Hemphill Reject the Pardon?
• What Consequences Did She Face for Her Participation?
• How Does She Now Reflect on the Events?

Pamela Hemphill, a participant in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, has rejected the pardon granted by President Donald Trump.

«Accepting the pardon would be an insult to the Capitol Police officers, the rule of law, and our nation,» said Hemphill, 71, from Boise, Idaho, in a telephone interview with the newspaper.

«January 6 criminals are trying to rewrite history by claiming it was not a riot or insurrection. I do not want to be part of their attempt to rewrite what happened that day,» she added.

According to the Idaho Statesman, Hemphill was notified on Tuesday that she was among approximately 1,500 people pardoned by Trump.

Pamela Hemphill Rejects Trump’s Pardon

One of the people convicted in the Jan. 6 attack is declining Trump’s pardon.

«Accepting a pardon would only insult the Capitol police officers, rule of law and, of course, our nation,» said Pamela Hemphill. pic.twitter.com/46YYbJl1sx

—Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) January 22, 2025

The president granted these pardons to those involved in the attempt to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s electoral victory.

Hemphill, who shared videos on social media of her entering the Capitol, was sentenced to two months in jail, three years of probation, and a $500 fine.

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This was after reaching a plea deal with the prosecution for a misdemeanor.

However, despite the pardon, Hemphill chose to reject it, clearly distancing herself from her former support for ex-President Trump.

Capitol Assault?

Pamela Hemphill, a woman who was part of the mob that stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, rejects the pardon granted by US President Donald Trump.https://t.co/0bqyF4012U

— EFE Noticias (@EFEnoticias) January 22, 2025

In a recent interview, Pamela Hemphill reflected on her participation in the events.

She felt as if she had been part of «a cult» that led her to believe in the election fraud theories promoted by Trump in 2020.

For her, the narrative that justified the assault was a lie that blinded many.

Today, Hemphill focuses on the human consequences of the attack.

«It’s as if the country had let them down. They were the heroes that day,» she said, referring to the police officers who were injured while trying to contain the crowd.

Her statement shows deep remorse for her role in the assault and a new perspective on the events of that day.

Pamela Hemphill’s rejection of the pardon reflects a distancing from the movement she initially supported, according to Efe.

Her words and actions have generated national interest, highlighting the divisions that persist after the events of January 6.

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