Sessler has made unsubstantiated claims that the riot was a "setup" perpetrated by paid "agitators" and the FBI meant to discredit Donald Trump and his supporters.
[16] Sessler has made white supremacist comments, including his belief that Muslims should not be allowed to serve in Congress.
[17] On an X post, he doubled down on these claims, responding that "[w]hat I said is true...it is nonsensical for people who love and appreciate all that it is to be American to vote for a Muslim, especially a radical one.
"[18] Sessler supports implementing a federal 30% sales tax nationwide on all goods in an effort to contribute to reducing the deficit and paying down the national debt.
[21] Sessler ran for the United States House of Representatives in 2022 as a member of the Republican Party in Washington's 4th congressional district against incumbent Dan Newhouse, but lost in the primary.