Wow, Looks WHo’s Jumping Into Politics
Jacob Chansley, famously known as the QAnon Shaman from the January 6 Capitol riot, has officially declared his intention to run for Congress as a Libertarian in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District. The 35-year-old submitted a candidate statement of interest last week, coinciding with the decision by Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko not to seek reelection in January 2025.
Chansley’s distinct appearance during the Capitol riot, characterized by a shirtless frame and a furry headdress with horns, drew widespread attention. In November 2021, he was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to obstructing an official proceeding. Despite this conviction, Chansley was released after approximately 27 months and moved to a halfway house in Phoenix.
According to The Associated Press, Chansley’s felony conviction does not constitutionally disqualify him from pursuing federal office.
In an interview with Newsmax, Chansley emphasized his commitment to representing the American people in a manner he believes they “deserve to be represented.” He presented himself as a victim of a perceived corrupt system, drawing parallels between his experience and what he views as injustices faced by numerous individuals in the United States.
Chansley expressed skepticism towards the Department of Justice (DOJ), asserting its capacity to label or convict individuals for various reasons. He highlighted his belief that the average American inadvertently violates six federal laws daily, framing this as a significant issue with an extensive set of rules for citizens.
According to Chansley, those seeking genuine change should not look to the existing establishment or Congress members, whom he alleges are invested in maintaining the status quo for their own career interests in Washington, D.C.
As Chansley transitions from a figure associated with the Capitol riot to a potential political candidate, his bid for Congress raises questions about the intersection of criminal convictions and political aspirations.
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
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
