Pamela Hemphill on Rejecting Trump Pardon and Owning Jan. 6 Guilt

Personal Journey and Accountability

• 💡 Pam Hemphill identifies herself as a mother, grandmother, cancer survivor, retired addiction counselor, and a convicted criminal for her actions on January 6, 2021.
• ✅ She expresses deep gratitude for the chance to make amends and discuss the events of that day.
• 🧠 After leaving the "MAGA cult" and educating herself, Hemphill realized her actions on January 6th were wrong.
• ⚖️ She pleaded guilty to her crimes, acknowledging she received due process and that the DOJ was not weaponized against her.

Rejecting the Pardon

• 🚫 Hemphill rejected the pardon offered by Donald Trump, stating that accepting it would have been a lie about what happened on January 6th.
• 🔑 She asserts her guilt and takes full ownership of that guilt.

Influence of Lies and Fear

• ✈️ Hemphill traveled from Idaho to D.C. to see Donald Trump speak, admitting she had fallen for the president's lies.
• 🗣️ Influenced by others' rhetoric about Democrats and the radical left, she experienced fear which motivated her actions.
• 🏛️ Believing Trump would join them, she went from his speech to the Capitol, but he never appeared.

Role of Capitol Police and Apology

• 🛡️ Hemphill acknowledges the Capitol Police officers as heroes for protecting the Capitol and everyone inside, including herself.
• 🤕 She recounts being trampled by rioters and states she might have died if not for the Capitol Police's help.
• 🙏 She offers a heartfelt apology to the Capitol Police for being part of the mob that endangered them.
• 📢 Hemphill is committed to stopping the lies being spread about the brave officers who protected them.

Personal Risks and Continued Advocacy

• ⚠️ Speaking out about January 6th has put her personal safety at great risk, including being doxed, harassed, and physically assaulted.
• 💪 Despite the risks, she remains resolute and will not let these threats stop her from speaking out against the lies from public figures and Trump himself.
• 📣 She wants others who feel similarly to know that they must stop the lies being pushed.