Convicted ‘Ex-MAGA Granny’ Rejects Trump Jan. 6 Pardon 

OAN Staff Avril Elfie
10:55am – Thursday, January 23, 2025

71 years old January 6th^th The defendant told British news outlets that he had formally rejected President Donald Trump's pardon.

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On Monday, President Trump commuted his January 6 sentence.^th Defendants.

Pamela Hemphill was sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to participating in the January 6th Capitol protests.^threported in 2021. BBC She is reportedly refusing President Trump's pardon.

“Accepting a pardon only insults our Capitol Police officers, the rule of law, and of course our country,” she said. “I pleaded guilty because I was guilty, and accepting a pardon would also be contributing to their gaslighting and false narrative.”

Hemphill, who was initially nicknamed “MAGA Grandma” by social media users, said that when she saw the Trump administration “trying to rewrite history, I didn't want to be a part of it.”

“We were wrong that day, we broke the law, and there should be no amnesty,” she said. BBC World Service Newsday Program.

The 71-year-old woman, who now calls herself an “ex-MAGA grandma,” has also posted on social media about her renewed hatred for Trump, opposing the president's pardon virtually all the way through Jan. 6. He added.^th Demonstrators.

“I'm not going to be bullied by MAGA anymore. I thought the people who tried to embarrass me and went so far as to call my probation officer would backfire and make me stop speaking up. I need more confidence. Let me keep it!” Refuse pardon for felon Trump! @AdamKinzinger,” Hemphill posted.

Back in 2023, President Trump responded to a social media post emphasizing that Hemphill would spend more time in prison than his former eldest son, Hunter Biden, saying, “Horrible!”

“Please don't use me for anything, I'm not a victim.” [January] 6,” Hemphill replied. newsweek Reported.

Hemphill claimed to have spoken to members of the Proud Boys on January 6th.^thand says this is what led her to eventually follow them to the Capitol. She also livestreamed the demonstration on Youtube.