Was Jimmy Pesto part of the Capitol Riots?
There's a picture floating around from the Capitol riots that appears to be of actor Jay Johnson, who voices Jimmy Pesto on Bob's Burgers.
Snopes says this claim is so far unverified, but several people who know him personally are saying it's definitely him.
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- Presidant of Hei Network (@timheidecker) March 5, 2021
I’m no detective, but I do know Jay. He said he was there. And that’s him in the picture. So...
- CHURCH (@DontMissChurch) March 5, 2021
Spencer Crittenden and Cassandra Church, who both work on the show “Harmontown,” also posted messages saying that Johnston had attended the rally, and that he was a supporter of former President Donald Trump. Johnston also once appeared on Proud Boy founder Gavin McInnes’ show.
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Snopes says this claim is so far unverified, but several people who know him personally are saying it's definitely him.
Fully confirmed through reliable sources.
- Presidant of Hei Network (@timheidecker) March 5, 2021
I’m no detective, but I do know Jay. He said he was there. And that’s him in the picture. So...
- CHURCH (@DontMissChurch) March 5, 2021
Spencer Crittenden and Cassandra Church, who both work on the show “Harmontown,” also posted messages saying that Johnston had attended the rally, and that he was a supporter of former President Donald Trump. Johnston also once appeared on Proud Boy founder Gavin McInnes’ show.
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