Though she was originally hired by the Trump administration, American Sign Language interpreter Heather Mewshaw was selected to sign for White House press secretary Jen Psaki at one of President Biden’s early press conferences. She drew backlash when some found out that she was a member of the conservative group of ASL interpreters, Hands of Liberty, and a devout Trump supporter. Speaking to Inside Edition, Mewshaw said that as a certified interpreter, she is required to maintain neutrality.
