Jacob Chansley, also known as Jake Angeli, the self-described “QAnon Shaman” who took part in the Capitol insurrection on January 6, now tells the media he regrets his role in the uprising. Through his attorney, Chansley claims he feels “duped” by Donald Trump, and fingers the former president as the cause of the rioting.
Chansley became an emblem of the Capitol riots which aimed to disrupt and overturn certification of the 2020 Election. His flamboyant dress–horns, animal fur, and body paint–made him one of the most bizarre figures in the seditious riot perpetrated by Trump supporters, QAnon conspiracy theorists and far-right white supremacists. He had previously lobbied Donald Trump for a pardon from any charges in connection with the insurrection prior to Trump’s leaving office.
Now, in a statement given to NBC affiliate KSDK, Chansley’s attorney Al Watkins said his client was caught up in the rhetoric of Donald Trump, and regrets his involvement in the riot.
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“He regrets very very much having not just been duped by the President, but by being in a position where he allowed that duping to put him in a position to make decisions he should not have made,” Watkins said. “As to my client, the guy with the horns and the fur, the meditation and organic food…I’m telling you that we cannot simply wave a magic wand and label all these people on January 6th the same.”
Police arrested Chansley on January 9 in connection with the riots. Film footage and photographs widely circulated within the media show him as a prominent member of the seditious forces, at one point even standing on the dais of the House of Representatives. Federal prosecutors also charge that Chansley left a note on the desk of then-Vice President Mike Pence, which read “justice is coming.”
A failed actor and former Naval seaman, Jacob Chansley has a long history of espousing conspiracy theories. He published two books confronting the “deep state” under pseudonyms, as well as took part in far-right and QAnon rallies around the country. He also claims that television and radio are means of mind control. At the time of his arrest, he lived with his mother in Arizona and did not appear to have a regular job.
The Capitol insurrection of January 6 has resulted in the second impeachment of Donald Trump, as well as the arrests of more than 125 people at the time of this writing.
Cam
He’s like the parent who participated in child abuse, but claimed they didn’t know their spouse was beating the kids. Nothing was their fault, it’s all somebody else.
Paul Nadolski
Funny how he now regret his actions when he’s been made to realize there are some serious, real-world consequences to trying to overthrow the government in support of a deranged, demented sociopath.
Cam
That’s why Republicans are so desperate to scream that there shouldn’t be any consequences and we need “Unity”.
They know that their crazy followers will abandon them if they actually start to get held responsible for their actions.
Invader7
Girrrlllll…your Nordic drag can’t diguise your stupidity , naivety. & simple mindedness . YourLAME excuses that you didn’t know what you were doing is BS !!! There IS a digital trail which the Feds already have access to.Tracable DIRECTLY to your SORRY , UNPATRIOTIC,UNAMERICAN FAILED ass.. Karma IS a btich !!
Tad
He’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer that one but probably could carve out a respectable career in porn if so inclined. He could do jack-off films or pay-per-view gigs, too for easy money. I think he’s a bit of a nut case, but if he’d keep his mouth shut about anything political, I’d do him.
Liquid Silver
Yeah, call me when the vid gets leaked to a free site, I’ll fast forward to the ‘shot and see if it’s worth it. Probably not.
jcool
there is already a porn parody of a guy dressed like him jerking off and then riding a dildo. google jake angeli porn
butchqueen
All of this media coverage with his face is probably hitting his g-spot. Just like trump. 45 doesn’t have a white power tattoo on his chest, though.
radiooutmike
This manchild was duped? Puh-leeze.
All of them don’t understand why it was such a big deal. Sounds like me, my senior in high school, my best friend and I got into a fight. Just something stupid, but a desk was flipped over.
So, the homeroom teacher sent us to the vice-principal. Anyways, he asks us what happened. I told him, “We were just being rowdy.” Me and my friend after laughed about that after the meeting. Still did not get us out of detention though.
cuteguy
He needs organic baby food and needs to be chained to his high chair
CoreyW
“…did not appear to have a regular job.” Shocker.
WSnyder
Where did all that Macho Man, Toxic Masculinity, Uber Fake-Patriot, Fiery Conservative Combativeness go? Yep Stupid, Trump used you like TP and flushed you down the Golden Toilet. He’s living the good life in FL and you’re facing serious time in Federal Prison. Sure, he might get convicted by the Senate but Ya know what? All that means is he’ll lose his Presidential Pension / Benefits and won’t be able to run for office again. But you’re still going to jail and as the one of the most ‘visual’ Perps of the 6th, no Deal for you Twinkles.
yendor808
Anyone who was ignorant and brain dead enough to guzzle and gargle the tRump Kool-Aid is completely beyond redemption.
Mister P
Critical thinking skills are lacking.
missvamp
what a joke. blaming someone else for your crimes. typical.
TruthBeKnown
Silly question: Why is this a Queerty story? Nothing or nobody gay or gay-related here. Is it just because some silly gays find this nitwit “hot”? (He’s not: look at his photos out of his fur & horned drag. Plus this twit is jobless and still lives with his mom! LOSER!)
Bocaboy
So, really what he is saying is that he is just too stupid to think for himself. Sad.
okiloki
It’s not an excuse but he does seem to really have some mental health issues. And his mom is a total enabler by calling his actions patriotic and reinforcing his crazy organic food makes him sick delusions.
Ginger Tom
Sorry bud, but blaming someone else for a crime you committed is not a very robust legal defence in court. And did it really come as a surprise that Trump didn’t throw any pardons your way on his way out of the door of the White House?
woodroad34
“He was duped by Trump”….or so his lawyer, being lawyerly, says. How can one be so weak and self-involved and easily manipulated by lawless and violent encouragements without having all those inclinations already? A good person doesn’t turn bad…you can’t hypnotize someone to do evil–you are already endemically bad
And he had such a cute body…but a beast on the inside. Some “Shaman”, more of a shame man.
Polaro
These people blaming Trump directly for their insurrection is even more damning for Trump and his impending trial. They all need federal prison terms, including Trump.
Josiah Freshmount
He needs to do time just like the rest of the insurrectionists and those that funded and aided them in any way.
That said, damn he is cute and sexy! And yes I would let him keep those horns on too.