"Accepting a pardon would only insult the Capitol police officers, rule of law and, of course, our nation," she said. "I pleaded guilty because I was guilty, and accepting a pardon also would serve to contribute to their gaslighting and false narrative.

Now-former President Joe Biden used his final hours in office to issue several pardons, in what is being called an extraordinary use of presidential power. Among those pardoned were Biden's family members and their spouses.

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