‘Q Shaman’ on Why He Stormed the Capitol Dressed as a Viking

Editor’s Note: Chansley was arrested Saturday morning and charged with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, and with violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, according to a press release issued by The Department of Justice.

Jacob Angeli Chansley says he traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to oppose tyranny.

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Ryan Mills

Ryan Mills was an enterprise and media reporter at National Review. He previously worked for 14 years as a breaking news reporter, investigative reporter, and editor at newspapers in Florida. Originally from Minnesota, Ryan lives in the Fort Myers area with his wife and two sons.

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Editor’s Note: Chansley was arrested Saturday morning and charged with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, and with violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, according to a press release issued by The Department of Justice.

Jacob Angeli Chansley says he traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to oppose tyranny.

About the Author

Ryan Mills

Ryan Mills was an enterprise and media reporter at National Review. He previously worked for 14 years as a breaking news reporter, investigative reporter, and editor at newspapers in Florida. Originally from Minnesota, Ryan lives in the Fort Myers area with his wife and two sons.