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This photo is of Treniss Jewell Evans III (frequently misspelled or misidentified as Travis Evans), a South Texas resident from Canyon Lake who was prosecuted for his actions during the January 6th Capitol riot.
As an active participant in Trump’s January 6th insurrection, Evans entered the U.S. Capitol through a broken window wearing a yellow beanie and carrying a megaphone. He was documented leading crowds in the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. He also gained notoriety for having himself recorded drinking a shot of whiskey inside a congressional conference room.
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a sweeping blanket pardon for January 6th defendants. As a result, Evans received a full and unconditional pardon, restoring his rights and eliminating his remaining period of supervised release.
Following his pardon, Evans has been active in Washington D.C., advocating and fighting for the release of fellow January 6th defendants who remain behind bars.
The photo depicts Evans at Toad Blanche’s office recently seeking a cash payment from Blanche (taxpayer funded, of course) for his crimes on January 6, 2021. It is unknown whether or not he actually met with Blanche or his staff and whether or not he has received any taxpayer funds.