Overview
- Chansley told CNN he no longer supports President Trump, pointing to what he calls the refusal to release an Epstein client list as the tipping point.
- He said he has disavowed QAnon and rejected the “QAnon Shaman” label, describing his “Q sent me” sign as a meme rather than an affiliation.
- He reiterated that he does not regret participating in the Jan. 6 attack, even after serving time in prison for felony obstruction and an early release in 2023.
- Reporting notes that Trump pardoned Chansley in early 2025 as part of a broader set of Jan. 6–related pardons.
- Chansley has floated an independent run for Arizona governor in comments to The Times of London, with no confirmation that he will formally pursue a campaign.