Jake Lang, Pardoned for January 6 Role, Announces Florida Senate Run
Lang, aligning with Trump's agenda, frames his candidacy as a continuation of the January 6 movement, drawing mixed reactions within Florida's Republican Party.
- Jake Lang, pardoned by Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Florida.
- Lang, who spent four years in jail awaiting trial, refers to himself as a 'political prisoner' and has not expressed regret for his actions during the Capitol riot.
- His campaign platform embraces a '100% Trump America Agenda,' emphasizing mass deportation, border security, tax cuts, and preventing global conflict.
- Lang’s announcement has drawn national attention, with some Florida Republicans dismissing his candidacy as unserious while others view him as a symbol of the MAGA movement.
- His campaign rhetoric positions January 6 as a pivotal moment for change, stating, 'The revolution has just begun,' and pledging to bring 'uncompromising Christians' into office.