January 6th Defendant Rejects Trump Pardon: 'We Were Guilty'

Pamela Hemphill, a January 6th Capitol riot participant pardoned by Donald Trump, has rejected the pardon. In an interview with CBS News, Hemphill stated, "The pardons just contribute to their narrative, which is all lies, propaganda. We were guilty, period." She further criticized the Justice Department, stating that they were using January 6th to continue Trump's narrative that the Justice Department was weaponized. Hemphill's rejection of the pardon is significant, as it underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the events of January 6th and the use of presidential pardons.