Jake Lang Returns to Minneapolis February 7: The Rap Sheet They Don't Want You to See
- Patrick Duggan
- Feb 4
- 4 min read
# Jake Lang Returns to Minneapolis February 7: The Rap Sheet They Don't Want You to See
**TL;DR:** Pardoned January 6 defendant Jake Lang, who spent 4 years in prison for beating cops with a baseball bat, is returning to Minneapolis on February 7, 2026. Last time, he got run out of town by counterprotesters. Here's his full criminal record and what to expect.
The Announcement
Jake Lang has secured a permit for the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda on **February 7, 2026 at noon**. His post on X declared: "ICE WILL BE ARRESTING VIOLENT LEFTIST RIOTERS THIS TIME!"
This is his second attempt. The first one, on January 17, 2026, ended with Lang being chased through downtown Minneapolis by hundreds of counterprotesters, eventually rescued by strangers who ushered him to safety.
He's coming back for more.
Who Is Jake Lang?
Jake Lang is a 27-year-old from Newburgh, New York who became a right-wing influencer after his arrest for the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. He spent **four years in federal custody** - including over 900 days in solitary confinement - before being pardoned by President Trump on January 20, 2025.
He is currently running for **U.S. Senate in Florida** in the August 2026 Republican primary.
The Criminal Record
Lang was indicted on **11 federal charges** for his actions on January 6, 2021. Here's what the DOJ documented:
The Charges
| Charge | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| Assaulting officers with a deadly weapon | Used aluminum baseball bat on Capitol Police |
| Civil disorder | Led violent confrontation at Capitol entrance |
| Obstruction of official proceeding | Prevented certification of electoral votes |
| Engaging in physical violence on restricted grounds | Multiple officers attacked |
| Assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers | Punching, kicking, shield attacks |
The Evidence
According to federal court records and video evidence:
- **4:54 PM - 4:59 PM on January 6, 2021:** Lang "repeatedly, and strategically, attacked the officers guarding the Capitol with that bat"
- Video captured Lang **thrusting a riot shield** at police
- Video captured Lang **swinging an aluminum baseball bat** at officers multiple times
- Video captured Lang **punching and kicking** officers
- The DOJ described his attacks as calculated and sustained over a 5+ minute period
The Arrest
The FBI arrested Lang at his Newburgh, NY home on **January 16, 2021** - just 10 days after the attack.
The Pardon
Lang was pardoned on Trump's first day back in office, January 20, 2025, as part of a blanket clemency for January 6 defendants. His case was dismissed before trial.
Minneapolis Round 1: January 17, 2026
What He Planned
- "March Against Minnesota Fraud" rally
- Announced intention to **burn a Quran** on City Hall steps
- Anti-Somali, anti-Islam, pro-ICE demonstration
- Target: Cedar-Riverside neighborhood (largest Somali community in the US)
What Actually Happened
- **~10 people** showed up to support Lang
- **Hundreds of counterprotesters** arrived
- Lang's group was surrounded and backed into a recessed window at City Hall
- Lang claimed he was **stabbed** (unverified)
- He was eventually **rescued by strangers** - including a Black man and trans woman who helped him escape
- He fled Minneapolis
The Bar Incident
Days later, Lang was **kicked out of BLVD Tavern** in St. Paul after staff accused him of harassment. When told to leave, he filmed himself saying "This is what you get when you're a patriot, right?"
Minneapolis Round 2: February 7, 2026
What's Planned
- **Date:** February 7, 2026
- **Time:** 12:00 PM (Noon)
- **Location:** Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda
- **Permit:** Secured (according to Lang's X post on January 28)
His Messaging
Lang is calling for "American patriots" and "crusaders" to join him. His post stated: "ICE WILL BE ARRESTING VIOLENT LEFTIST RIOTERS THIS TIME!"
What to Expect
Based on Round 1:
- Small turnout of supporters (likely 10-50)
- Large counterprotest presence
- Heavy law enforcement
- Lang will film everything for content
- If confronted, he will claim victimhood
The Grift Pipeline
Jake Lang's trajectory follows a familiar pattern:
1. **Commit federal crimes** (assault on police)
2. **Get arrested** (11-count indictment)
3. **Claim political persecution** from prison
4. **Get pardoned** (Trump Day 1)
5. **Launch political career** (Senate run)
6. **Monetize outrage** (rallies, content, donations)
He's not coming to Minneapolis because he cares about immigration policy. He's coming because:
- Confrontation = content
- Content = followers
- Followers = donations
- Donations = campaign funds
The Somali community of Minneapolis is a prop in his fundraising operation.
The Questions Nobody's Asking
1. **Who's funding these trips?** Lang is from New York, running for Senate in Florida, but keeps showing up in Minnesota.
2. **Why Minneapolis specifically?** Cedar-Riverside has the largest Somali population in the US. This isn't random - it's targeted.
3. **Where's the FEC filing?** If he's running for Senate, campaign finance disclosures should show who's bankrolling this operation.
4. **What's the coordination with ICE?** His statement that "ICE WILL BE ARRESTING" protesters suggests either inside knowledge or delusional confidence.
Timeline Summary
| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| Jan 6, 2021 | Attacks Capitol Police with baseball bat |
| Jan 16, 2021 | Arrested by FBI in Newburgh, NY |
| 2021-2025 | 4 years federal custody, 900+ days solitary |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Pardoned by Trump |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Minneapolis Rally #1 - run out of town |
| Jan 2026 | Kicked out of BLVD Tavern, St. Paul |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Announces February 7 return |
| **Feb 7, 2026** | **Minneapolis Rally #2 - State Capitol** |
Sources
- [Washington Post: Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter driven from Minneapolis rally](https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/01/17/minneapolis-protests-jake-lang-somali/)
- [CNN: Jake Lang chased away by counterdemonstrators](https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/18/us/jake-lang-minneapolis-protest-ice)
- [NBC News: Jan. 6 provocateur says he was stabbed at pro-ICE rally](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/minneapolis-jake-lang-pro-ice-rally-rcna254571)
- [Newsweek: Jan. 6 defendant tells "patriots" to come to Minneapolis](https://www.newsweek.com/jan-6-defendant-tells-patriots-to-go-to-minneapolis-to-support-ice-11437030)
- [Michigan Advance: He fought officers, now wants to work in Capitol](https://michiganadvance.com/2025/03/17/he-fought-officers-in-front-of-the-capitol-now-he-wants-to-work-there-as-u-s-senator/)
- [Raw Story: J6 rioter kicked out of Minnesota bar](https://www.rawstory.com/jake-lang-blvd-tavern/)
- [Al Jazeera: Anti-ICE rally chases off Jake Lang in Minneapolis](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/18/anti-ice-rally-chases-off-us-far-right-influencer-jake-lang-in-minneapolis)
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