Guest post by Daniel Goodwyn
Narayana Rheiner is a J6 political survivor who says he has nowhere left to turn. After serving 15 months in prison stemming from his involvement in January 6, he now finds himself homeless, hungry, and trying to pick up the pieces of a life devastated by what he describes as persecution from the federal government.
“I just need a chance,” Narayana told me. “I’m trying to go back to school, work, and get off the streets—but without help, I don’t know how I’ll make it.”
He has launched a GiveSendGo fundraiser in hopes that fellow patriots will help him secure basic necessities like shelter, food, clothes, and a working phone.
You can donate directly to help him here.
Narayana explained to me that prior to his arrest, he had a job, a car, and was just 13 credits shy of finishing his associate’s degree. He says he was arrested at work for his involvement in J6, and by the time he was released from custody weeks later, everything he owned—his apartment, car, and personal belongings—was gone.
After serving over a year in federal prison, he came home to nothing and no one. He told me he’s now living in a homeless encampment in Baltimore and struggling to survive, relying on food pantries when possible and trying to find work while still dealing with the trauma of everything he’s endured.
In his words, “I’ve been robbed, gone without food or clean water. A man named Norman, who stayed in our tent, passed away just outside it. He was a day away from entering rehab again. It was heartbreaking.”
Narayana hopes Norman’s story won’t be forgotten. He says Norman left behind a 2-year-old daughter and a devastated family.
“I’d like to raise awareness about addiction,” Narayana told me. “If anyone can help his family with funeral expenses or clothing for his daughter, that would be a beautiful way to honor his life.”
He encourages people to support addiction recovery efforts in their own communities and to pray for those still struggling.
He says he has an opportunity to rent a small room for $125 a week and needs a modest amount to cover a deposit, hygiene items, basic clothing, and a laptop so he can return to school. His monthly goal is $500—small compared to what most need to rebuild from total loss, but he’s hoping that many small acts of kindness can help him reach it.
Support Narayana’s GiveSendGo here: https://www.givesendgo.com/Save_J6_Homeless
This man isn’t just another statistic in the war on political dissidents—he’s someone who, according to his account, was making an honest life for himself until the regime tore it apart. He claims he was once the youngest A+ certified computer technician in Maryland back in 1997, and says he’s determined to finish his degree despite the obstacles.
In the meantime, he’s sleeping outside, trying to charge his phone at public libraries under renovation, and doing what he can to stay alive and safe.
Like many J6ers, Narayana has experienced firsthand what it’s like to be discarded by a society that once claimed to value justice and due process. He told me his identity documents were seized by a former landlord who allegedly won’t return them unless Narayana agrees to work for him under the table. Without ID, housing, or consistent income, it’s nearly impossible for him to start over.
“This isn’t about handouts—it’s about hope,” he said. “I believe there are good people out there who still care.”
Let’s prove him right.
Please donate if you can, share his story, and pray for him.
Donate to Narayana Rheiner’s fundraiser here.
And don’t forget—StopHate.com maintains a list of other January 6 political prisoners who are in need of support. You can find that list here.
These are our fellow Americans. Many of them are being punished for standing up, speaking out, or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. They need our help. Let’s not leave them behind.
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. Daniel is the son of Marie Goodwyn, who became a full-time activist because of Daniel’s prosecution. DanielGoodwyn.com
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