Nicholson Confirms Capitol Presence

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Minnesota’s lieutenant governor candidate Brian Nicholson has confirmed he was on Capitol grounds during the January 6, 2021, riot — leaving when things got heated but avoiding arrest. The revelation, sparked by Star Tribune photos and videos, has ignited political firestorms, with DFL Chair Richard Carlbom slamming Nicholson and calling on Republicans to distance themselves or face consequences. Meanwhile, former President Trump’s last-day pardons of 1,500 Capitol-related figures — based on unfounded claims of election fraud — add fuel to the controversy as the election cycle intensifies and…