In a startling revelation, former Capitol rioter Pam Hemphill has shed light on the potential hidden meanings behind the flags displayed outside the residences of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2022. Hemphill, a former Donald Trump supporter who participated in the Capitol invasion, suggests that the flags were not mere decorations but deliberate symbols aimed at communicating with far-right groups like the Three Percenters.

Hemphill, who served two months in prison for her involvement in the attack, mentioned that the flags held a historical significance but conveyed a secondary meaning known within these extremist groups. According to Hemphill, these symbols serve as a way of communication in case of any disruption, such as phone lines being compromised. This tactic allows them to stay connected and coordinate their actions.

The flags in question include an "Appeal to Heaven" flag, which was flown outside Justice Alito's beach vacation home the previous summer. Additionally, an inverted American flag, a symbol carried by the rioters, was spotted outside Alito's residence near Washington less than two weeks after the Capitol siege.

Highlighting the potential danger and purposeful intent behind these flags, Hemphill emphasized that they signify aid and comfort to enemies of the Constitution. She further cautioned that these extremist groups are not merely fixated on a civil war but are planning a revolt and another insurrection.

Following the news of the upside-down American flag, there has been uproar and calls from high-ranking Democrats for Justice Alito to recuse himself from cases related to former President Donald Trump. However, both Alito and the court have declined to comment on the origin and intended meaning of the "Appeal to Heaven" flag. Alito maintains that his wife flew the inverted American flag during a dispute with neighbors, and he had no part in it.

The inverted American flag, once a symbol associated with the Revolutionary War, has taken on new connotations in recent years, becoming linked to Christian nationalism and support for Trump. The flag's appearance among the rioters at the Capitol stems from their fervor over Trump's debunked claims of election fraud, which fueled the "Stop the Steal" movement.

Justice Alito finds himself involved in two pending Supreme Court cases related to the events of January 6th. These cases revolve around Trump's immunity from prosecution for efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and the use of obstruction charges against rioters. Alito also participated in the court's unanimous ruling that states cannot bar Trump from the ballot using the "insurrection clause" added to the Constitution after the Civil War.

As the nation grapples with the aftermath of the Capitol attack, the revelations about the symbolic communication tactics employed by extremists only serve to deepen concerns about the reach and influence of these dangerous ideologies. The potential involvement of a Supreme Court Justice in controversy further underscores the urgency for transparency and accountability as the judicial system navigates through these tumultuous times.