The Harrowing Story of Decorated Veteran and J6er Jorge ‘White Wolf’ Riley’s Fight for Freedom – The Day the DOJ Sent 3 Helicopters Circling His Home as Armed Agents Swarmed His Block | The Gateway Pundit

By all appearances, Jorge “White Wolf” Riley lived a life of service and political engagement. A Native American Army Veteran with deep roots in the Republican Party of California, he had spent decades relentlessly championing conservative values. But what began as a prayerful protest in the aftermath of the 2020 election ended with a federal indictment, brutal imprisonment, and deep personal devastation. Riley’s story presents a raw and human portrait of a man who firmly believes he stood up for his country and paid a heavy price.

Before January 6, 2021, Jorge Riley was a respected figure in California Republican politics. He served seven times as the President of the Sacramento Republican Assembly and was the Corresponding Secretary of the California Republican Assembly. A U.S. Army Infantry veteran, Riley took pride in his heritage and his commitment to the Constitution he swore to defend.

When the 2020 election results came in, Riley, like millions of Americans, knew something was profoundly wrong. Motivated by what he calls “spiritual warfare,” he and other concerned citizens began holding regular prayer rallies at the California State Capitol. He traveled to Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021, to attend the rally and make his voice heard.
When chaos erupted, Riley says his military instincts kicked in. “As a soldier, when you hear explosions, you run toward them to find the danger to protect others,” he explains.

Inside the Capitol, Riley describes praying in the Rotunda with fellow demonstrators, admiring the art and history, and even helping administer aid to others injured in clashes with Capitol Police. He recalls protecting two women from being crushed during a chaotic moment inside. Photos he took that day, which he freely shared, would later be used against him in his federal indictment.

On January 19, 2021, the weaponized DOJ came for Riley. He says three helicopters circled overhead as armed agents and law enforcement swarmed his block. He was arrested while wearing fuzzy wolf slippers. Denied bail by a judge he felt was prejudiced against his Native American heritage, his nightmare was only beginning.

While incarcerated, Riley’s home was burglarized. In prison, he describes horrific mistreatment by guards. A 100% disabled veteran who had just had eye surgery and was nursing a broken collarbone, he was tackled and slammed to the ground. In an act of profound disrespect, guards forcibly cut his braid — a sacred part of his Native American identity.

“I was in pain, blind, and broken,” Riley says. “And they cut my hair, something sacred to me as a Native American.”
He describes appalling health and environmental conditions in prison: black mold, tainted drinking water, and the denial of critical medical care. The personal cost was immense. While he was locked away, his beloved dog of 17 years had to be put to sleep. Most painfully, he was separated from his newborn daughter, missing a precious year of her life. He was told by a cellmate, “You are so patriotic you are considered dangerous.”

The regime tried to break him, but Jorge’s spirit endures. Now, he and his family need the help of fellow patriots to rebuild. Please consider donating HERE to his GiveSendGo fundraiser to help them recover.

After months of unjust imprisonment, a major Supreme Court ruling — Fischer v. United States — narrowed the interpretation of the “obstruction of an official proceeding” charge that had been used against hundreds of January 6 defendants, including Riley. The decision nullified his primary felony charge, proving his imprisonment was based on a misapplication of the law.

Yet, the fight is not over.

Jorge “White Wolf” Riley’s journey is not easily defined. To the radical left and the deep state, he is a criminal. To patriots, he is a political prisoner who has suffered immensely for his love of country. His story reveals the personal cost behind the headlines: a man who felt called to act, who says he tried to protect others, and who believes he’s been punished not just for his actions but for who he is.

“I stood up because I thought the country was in danger,” Riley says. “Our election was being stolen, and We tried to stop it, and It cost us everything.”

He lost his friends, his home, his career, his reputation, and precious time with his daughter. But he has not lost his faith in God or his love for his country.

Let’s show Jorge “White Wolf” Riley that patriots do not stand alone. Please give what you can to help this veteran and his family get back on their feet.

You can support him directly at his GiveSendGo fundraiser: https://www.givesendgo.com/JorgeRiley
You can also find a list of other J6ers in need of support at StopHate.com/SHDOD.

Here’s the Author Bio:
Daniel Goodwyn is a Christian, J6er, and activist. He knows firsthand how important it is to lift up those the regime tried to silence. He has a background doing pro-life, free speech, and election integrity activism. He was a J6 political hostage, released in August of 2023 and pardoned in January of 2025. Daniel has been on with Tucker Carlson discussing the topic of political hostages in the United States. He has worked on five documentary films on this topic and has assisted a number of legal teams with the review of film footage, as well as being part of David Sumrall’s StopHate.com team. DanielGoodwyn.com