A Jan. 6 rioter who reportedly knocked back shots of Fireball in Nancy Pelosi’s office is set to take center stage as the keynote speaker at the Davis County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day fundraising dinner next week.
Treniss Evans pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor charge for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Before entering the building, he was seen carrying a blue megaphone urging the crowd to remain peaceful. After he stepped inside the building, he urged the crowd to follow him.
"Bring 'em in," he commanded through his bullhorn, urging the mob forward.
Federal prosecutors slapped Evans with five counts—including the felony charge of obstructing an official proceeding. In 2022, he pleaded guilty to unlawfully and knowingly entering a restricted building as part of a plea deal. He served 20 days in jail, was sentenced to three years of probation, and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.
Following his brief imprisonment, Evans reinvented himself as an advocate, founding a group dedicated to defending other January 6 participants facing prosecution.
Evans was among the 1,500 people pardoned by President Donald Trump for their role in the insurrection.
Davis County Republican Party chairman Yemi Arunsi remained silent when Utah Political Watch asked who was responsible for inviting the pardoned rioter to speak.
Tickets to attend the event featuring Evans range from $25 for general admission to premium sponsorship packages commanding up to $5,000.
Last year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was the featured speaker for the Davis County GOP Lincoln Day event.
