An American man, **Antony Vo**, is trying to obtain **political asylum in Canada** after fleeing his prison sentence related to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Vo was sentenced to **nine months in prison** but did not report as required, opting instead to escape across the border.
In his asylum claim, he characterized the riot as a **"peaceful protest"** disrupted by a political agenda, claiming he witnessed no violence.
Vo expressed hope that former President **Donald Trump** will grant him a pardon upon re-election, viewing many rioters as **"political prisoners."**
He previously attempted to seek asylum in multiple countries before settling in Canada, where he claims he has been well-received.
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