Lang’s Protest Turned Violent | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Jake Lang, the January 6th protester pardoned by Trump, sparked chaos again in Minneapolis after his truck veered onto a sidewalk during a protest, sparking clashes and chemical irritants on both sides. Hennepin County prosecutors declined felony charges, citing insufficient evidence of intent despite prior police communication with Lang’s security team — but slammed his actions as “despicable and disgusting.” While felony charges are off the table, the city attorney’s office will still review the case for possible misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charges, leaving the legal outcome uncertain…