Archive · 23 Jan 2026

Ivan Raiklin: Far-Right Activist in Jan 6 Capitol Riots

Ivan Raiklin: Far-Right Activist in Jan 6 Capitol Riots

Ivan Raiklin is a far-right political operative and conservative activist.

He is known for creating the 'Pence card,' a legal theory that tried to change the results of the 2020 US presidential election.

He tweeted this idea to President Donald Trump, who then retweeted it.

Raiklin was also a former US Army reservist.

He is notable for his involvement in far-right political activities and his role in the events surrounding the January 6 Capitol riots.

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