Richard Barnett

Richard Barnett is an American individual known for his involvement in political protests. Notably, he participated in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, where a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to challenge the certification of the presidential election results. Barnett gained media attention when he was photographed sitting at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk during the event. His actions and subsequent legal proceedings highlight issues related to political extremism, protest rights, and the security of government institutions.