One of the emblematic attackers of the American Congress, with his tattoos and his bison horn headdress, is now planning to take the oath there: Jacob Chansley has announced his intention to run for the general election, according to official documents.
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The 30-year-old, who became famous around the world for his clothing on the day that shook American democracy, is seeking a seat to represent Arizona in Congress on behalf of the Libertarian Party, according to a state filing Thursday.
Armed with a spear and bare-chested, this self-proclaimed “shaman” and follower of the QAnon nebula conspiracy theories had participated in the invasion of Congress on January 6, 2021 with a horde of Donald Trump supporters to prevent elected officials from being confirmed the victory of Democrat Joe Biden in the presidential election.
He entered the Senate chamber, sat in the chair reserved for Vice President Mike Pence and left a note that read, “It’s only a matter of time, justice is coming!”
The Phoenix, Arizona man was arrested days after the incident and pleaded guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding in September 2021.
He served a prison sentence until March 2023.
A total of 1,100 people have been charged to varying degrees for their involvement in the deadly attack on the Capitol, according to the Justice Department.
Former President Donald Trump, now a 2024 presidential candidate, never acknowledged his defeat in the 2020 election and denounced without evidence massive voter fraud that his own administration has denied.
The septuagenarian was charged with electoral pressure during the 2020 presidential election. He pleaded not guilty.