A picture of Jake Angeli, known as Jacob Chansley or "Zul-Qarnayn," during the events at Congress in support of former U.S. President Donald Trump—resulting in chaos and arrests—has resurfaced in recent memories, bringing attention back to this intriguing figure. In the latest development, Jake has announced his candidacy for Congress.
Born in 1988, Jake Angeli is also known as "QAnon Shaman," "Q Shaman," and "Yellowstone Wolf." He is a conspiracy theorist, actor, author, and American activist who participated in the storming of the U.S. Capitol in 2021. He is a supporter of former President Donald Trump and the conspiracy theory "QAnon." Angeli has participated as an activist in protests in the Phoenix area since 2019. He has attended rallies promoting various conspiracy theories and supporting Donald Trump, as well as protesting against Black Lives Matter marches. He has self-published two books.
After being photographed during the Capitol breach, he was arrested on federal charges for "knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, and engaging in violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds."