Jacob Chansley, commonly referred to as the “QAnon Shaman,” who gained significant recognition as a lasting emblem of the breach that occurred at the Capitol building on January 6th, 2021, has declared his intention to pursue a congressional candidacy in the year 2024.
The heroic Mr. Chansley, aged 35, has submitted official documentation to the authorities in Arizona, signifying his intention to participate as a candidate representing the Libertarian party in the 8th Congressional District of the state.
The current officeholder, Representative Debbie Lesko of the Republican Party from Arizona, has publicly stated her decision to not seek reelection. Currently, the sole additional contender in the general election is Jeremy Spreitzer, an independent candidate.
However, other Democrats and Republicans will participate in their respective primary elections in August 2024 to vie for the position.
News of his candidacy sent the left into hysteria.
Just heard a rumor that Qanon Shaman terrorist is running for office in Arizona….
I say this, with my WHOLE CHEST. Jacob Chansley, absolutely fucking not. How dare you pretend that you have the qualities or the ability to represent the American people. What a fucking disgrace. pic.twitter.com/eJWjFjgVX9
— SarahMeidasBlueTsunami (@TCAMCA) November 12, 2023
No traitors for US Congress.
— Chocolateice (@Icechoclate) November 13, 2023
Because Republican Politician is one of the only jobs available that doesn’t care if you’re a multiple felon.
— Travis (@hyrollin81) November 13, 2023
Following the events of January 6th, Chansley garnered an excessive amount of attention from the mainstream media due to his distinctive attire consisting of red face paint and a fur ensemble adorned with buffalo horns, as he entered the Capitol.
The available video footage captured on that particular day depicts him bearing an American flag as he traverses the premises, flanked by policemen from the Capitol police force.
NEW: QAnon Shaman Jacob Chansley, who was recently released from federal prison for being at the Capitol on J6, appears to be running for Congress.
Chansley will be running as a libertarian candidate according to paperwork that was filed.
The paperwork was filed in the 8th… pic.twitter.com/0lzwMz2xor
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 13, 2023
In an effort to establish a precedent, federal prosecutors pursued charges against Chansley subsequent to the riots, accusing him of engaging in civil disorder and forcefully entering the Capitol building.
Jacob Chansley has seen the D.C corruption up close and personal.
J6 was a setup, there is no doubt.
And all roads lead back to Nancy Pelosi. pic.twitter.com/WnnlE9O4q0
— Epstein’s Sheet. (@meantweeting1) August 8, 2023
Notwithstanding his admission of guilt, Chansley received a 41-month prison sentence in the federal system. Subsequently, he completed 27 months of his sentence before being relocated to a halfway home in Phoenix in March 2023.
During his punishment, Chansley expressed an acknowledgment of the ethical misconduct inherent in his actions.
Chansley reportedly stated, as reported by Fox News, “I am in no way, shape or form a violent criminal… no way a domestic terrorist. I’m a good man who broke the law. … I am truly repentant for my actions.”
Chansley is among an assortment of over 700 individuals who have been formally accused of committing offenses in connection with the events that unfolded on January 6th. The organizers of the Proud Boys were sentenced to prison terms of varying lengths, with the maximum punishment being 22 years. In contrast, Ray Epps, who had managed to evade prosecution for a considerable period, was eventually charged in September with a single count of disorderly and disruptive conduct within an official building.
The treatment of individuals like as Chansley, who are currently awaiting sentencing, has garnered attention from Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). These lawmakers have organized visits to the jail cells of these individuals, contending that the treatment they have received is inhumane. They argue that this punishment is unjust considering that the conduct of the J6 members were predominantly nonviolent.
Greene has emerged as a notable advocate for former President Donald Trump, actively defending him at various venues across the nation, including the Iowa State Fair, a Milwaukee GOP debate, and in proximity to the Fulton County Jail. She did late last month in New Hampshire, which is recognized as the location of the initial Republican Party primary in the United States, held in January.
Greene delivered a campaign address in support of Donald Trump. Greene attributed the existence of a “dirty, nasty, disgusting” swamp in Washington, D.C. to the Democratic party, while cautioning Republican activists about their actions by asserting a persistent recollection.
“Make sure you’re supporting President Trump. He’s going to win this primary and he is going to beat Joe Biden. It’s going to happen,” she declared.
“And when it does, there is no man in the country that has a list like President Trump. Nobody.”
Greene’s prior engagement in national politics predates his arrival to New Hampshire. She has emerged as a consistent presence at political rallies held by Donald Trump across the United States, and more recently assumed the role of his representative at the initial Republican Party debate in Milwaukee. The event saw Trump’s decision to abstain from participation, with Greene assuming the role of his spokesperson, addressing both the press and the general audience prior to and following the presentations made by the other candidates on stage.
In addition, she assumed the role of one of the limited number of elected Republican officials who visited the Fulton County Jail in close proximity to Trump’s surrender to authorities, which was prompted by his indictment for alleged interference in the 2020 election.
It is plausible that Greene may have harbored personal aspirations as well.
She has publicly expressed her interest in being considered as Donald Trump’s running mate for the position of Vice President, and she has not definitively excluded the possibility of running for the United States Senate in 2026. The prospect of a Senate campaign may entail a Republican primary confrontation with Governor Brian Kemp, who is also a potential candidate.
During her interaction with journalists in New Hampshire, she expressed her potential aspiration to pursue a presidential candidacy in the future.
“Maybe. We’ll see what happens,” Greene stated. “I certainly love my country, and I’ll do everything I can to protect it.”
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