Unrepentant January 6 defendants enthused at prospect of Trump pardons

Many accused or convicted of participation in the attack on the US Capitol in 2021 believe deliverance is near

Jake Lang, a January 6 defendant accused of beating police officers outside the Capitol during the insurrection, sent out a mass text message at the end of 2024 looking ahead to what he feels will be a promising year for him and hundreds of others involved in the attack.

Hey its Jake Lang!! The January 6 Political Prisoner!! I'll be sending you IMPORTANT updates on this number," the text read. I'll be home VERY SOON!!! God bless!!"