US: ‘man in buffalo headdress’ seeks seat in Congress after Capitol attack

His tattoos and buffalo horn headdress were covered by media around the world. Jacob Chansley, one of the symbolic assailants of the U.S. Congress on January 6, 2021, has announced his intention to run for legislative office, according to official documents.

The 30-year-old, famous for his outfit on the day that rocked American democracy the day after Joe Biden was elected, is coveting a seat to represent Arizona in Congress on behalf of the Libertarian Party, according to a Status document as of Thursday.

Armed with a spear and bare-chested, this self-proclaimed “shaman” and proponent of the QAnon conspiracy theories participated in the invasion of Congress with a horde of Donald Trump supporters to stop elected officials from certifying the Democrat’s victory in Congress. presidential elections.

He entered the Senate chamber, sat in the chair reserved for Vice President Mike Pence, and left a note that said: “It’s only a matter of time, justice will come!” “.

Got out of prison eight months ago.

The Phoenix, Arizona man was arrested days after the incident and pleaded guilty in September 2021 to obstructing an official proceeding. He served a prison sentence until March 2023.

In total, 1,100 people have been charged to varying degrees for their roles 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, denouncing without evidence the massive election fraud denied by his own administration. A septuagenarian man has been charged with exerting electoral influence during the 2020 presidential election. He pleaded not guilty.