An overview of the childhood and early education of Enrique Tarrio, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Enrique Tarrio is an American far-right activist and the former chairman of the Proud Boys, a neo-fascist organization known for political violence. He was convicted of seditious conspiracy in May 2023 for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, United States Capitol attack. In September 2023, Tarrio received a 22-year prison sentence, but was later pardoned by President Donald Trump following the latter's return to office on January 20, 2025.
1983: Possible Year of Birth
In 1983, Henry "Enrique" Tarrio was possibly born. His exact year of birth is either 1983 or 1984.
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1984: Possible Year of Birth
In 1984, Henry "Enrique" Tarrio was possibly born. His exact year of birth is either 1983 or 1984.
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May 2017: Encounter with Proud Boys
In May 2017, Enrique Tarrio encountered a member of the Proud Boys at an event in Miami and was encouraged to join the organization.
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January 2019: Support for Roger Stone
In January 2019, after Roger Stone's arrest, Enrique Tarrio appeared outside the courtroom wearing a shirt supporting Stone.
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June 2019: Response to Andy Ngo Beating
In June 2019, Enrique Tarrio responded to the beating of conservative blogger Andy Ngo, an event which spurred the organization of the End Domestic Terrorism rally later that year.
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August 17, 2019: Organized End Domestic Terrorism Rally
On August 17, 2019, Enrique Tarrio helped organize the End Domestic Terrorism rally held in Portland, Oregon.
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2019: Ballotpedia Survey
In 2019, Enrique Tarrio responded to a Ballotpedia survey and listed his priorities, including criminal justice reform and protection of the Second Amendment.
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November 2020: Defeat of Donald Trump
After Donald Trump's defeat in the November 2020 election, Enrique Tarrio and the Proud Boys participated in rallies to support Trump's campaign to delegitimize the election loss.
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December 11, 2020: Appeared in Video with Roger Stone
On December 11, 2020, Enrique Tarrio appeared in a video with Roger Stone, the day before a "Stop the Steal" rally where Tarrio stood on stage with Stone.
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December 23, 2020: Pardon of Roger Stone
On December 23, 2020, Roger Stone, a close friend of Tarrio, was pardoned by Donald Trump.
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January 2022: Released from D.C. Jail
In January 2022, Enrique Tarrio was released from the D.C. jail after serving four months and a week.
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September 5, 2023: Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison
On September 5, 2023, Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack, the longest sentence given to any participant, which included a terrorism enhancement. He pleaded for mercy before sentencing.
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2040: Scheduled Release
Enrique Tarrio was originally scheduled for release in 2040 from the Federal Correctional Institution in Pollock, Louisiana, after being incarcerated for less than two years.
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