Far-right influencer and US Senate candidate arrested for damaging anti-ICE sculpture

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sara BraunFebruary 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM

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Jake Lang, a far-right influencer, US Senate candidate, and January 6th participant pardoned by Trump, was arrested on February 5th in St. Paul, Minnesota, for allegedly damaging an anti-ICE ice sculpture at the state capitol. Lang posted a video of himself kicking the sculpture, altering its message from "Prosecute ICE" to "Pro ICE." The sculpture was commissioned by the veterans organization Common Defense, who had obtained permits for the display. Lang's arrest followed his attempt to organize an anti-Islam, anti-Somali, and pro-ICE demonstration in Minneapolis in January, which was met by a large number of counter-protesters. This incident occurred amid protests against ICE following the fatal shootings of two US citizens by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.

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Jacob Thomas 30% Florida 30% US Capitol ×240% Common Defense ×250% Donald Trump ×250% Minneapolis ×350% January 6 Attack ×260% Minnesota ×260% Immigration and Customs Enforcement ×370% Jake Lang ×790%

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anti-ice sculpture 100% far-right influencer 90% immigration and customs enforcement 80% criminal damage to property 70% january 6 attack 70% first amendment 60% political protest 60% presidential pardon 50% anti-islam 50% us senate candidate 40%

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