Jacob Chansely, the man who wore the horns, body paint and a furry wig at the US Capitol riots, has made an offer through his lawyer to give a testimony at the former US President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in the US Senate. Trump was impeached by the US Congress weeks after the riots and was charged with “incitement of insurrection” in the violent riots that occurred on January 6, reported Associated Press. 

Albert Watkins, the legal representation of Chansely, stated that he has not been in touch with any US lawmaker after offering his testimony at the trial scheduled for February 8, 2021. He added that the Senators should also hear the remarks of someone who was the recipient of Trump’s incitement.

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In an ironic turn of events, Chansley, who was previously “horrendously smitten” by the former US President “felt betrayed” after being denied a Presidential pardon for his participation in the violent incident, according to the attorney. 

In addition to the man wearing the laughable outfit, at least four other people, who face federal charges, have come forward and stated that they were following orders from their President on the day of the riots. The previously loyal supporters of Trump who have started turning against him may give substantial inputs against him in the impeachment trial, reported Associated Press. 

Chansely, whose charges will be read out on Friday in a judicial meeting in Washington, is yet to file a plea against charges like disorderly conduct in a restricted building, obstruction of an official government procedure, civil disorder among others.  

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The former loyal-to-Trump protestor, who calls himself “QAnon Shaman” has been a repeated attendee of Trump rallies across the US, told law enforcement authorities his participation at the US Capitol protests were “at the request of the president that all ‘patriots’ come to D.C. on January 6”, reported Associated Press.