"My Respect For VP Pence Continues To Grow": People Are Applauding Mike Pence For Writing A Letter To A January 6 Rioter Who Refused Trump's Presidential Pardon

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Pamela Hemphill, nicknamed "MAGA granny," was one of many January 6 rioters charged for participating in the infamous Capitol riot back in 2021.
Earlier this year, Hemphill went viral for being the only January 6 rioter to "formally refuse and block" Donald Trump's presidential pardon, who offered pardons to every person charged or convicted for their actions on Jan. 6.
"Accepting a pardon would only insult the Capitol police officers, rule of law and, of course, our nation...I pleaded guilty because I was guilty, and accepting a pardon also would serve to contribute to their gaslighting and false narrative," Hemphill told the BBC in January.
Well, recently, Trump's estranged former Vice President Mike Pence — who was threatened by rioters during January 6 — penned a letter to Hemphill commending her for her decision to reject Trump's pardon and accept legal consequences.
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Written on June 2, Mike Pence addressed the letter "Dear Pamela":
"I am writing to express my admiration for your decision to refuse a presidential pardon and accept responsibility for your actions on January 6th."
He then went on to speak about his own actions on January 6...
"January 6th was a tragic day, but I will always believe that I did my duty that day to see to the peaceful transfer of power under the Consitution of the United States."
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And expressed his deep respect for her decision.
"Your honorable decision speaks volumes about your commitment to the Rule of Law, and I wanted to pass along my genuine respect. I am certain that your willingness to accept responsibility has inspired many Americans by your example of integrity and faith. May God bless you and your family with every blessing in the years ahead."
"It's been a long and hard journey," Hemphill recently posted on X alongside the letter. "But this letter I received today has made every heartache, smear campaign and sleepless night more than worth it!"
Twitter: @PamHemphill79
Some people online expressed their gratitude to Hemphill for her "growth and effort" in admitting her mistakes.
While others praised Pence's words: "I probably disagree with most everything that Pence believes, but ok this, I wholeheartedly agree and share his admiration for your principled stance," another person wrote in response to the letter.
"This is it right here. My respect for VP Pence continues to grow in the face of others who have compromised (and Pam is to be commended too!)," another person agreed.
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