On February 19, 2025, Jake Lang, a notable figure associated with the January 6th events and a self-described political prisoner, was reportedly removed from the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. This incident occurred on the first day of the 2025 CPAC event, which is organized by the American Conservative Union (ACU) and serves as a major gathering for conservative activists and leaders.
According to reports circulating on X and conservative media outlets like The Gateway Pundit, Lang had paid for a booth at CPAC to promote his cause and distribute materials, such as books and shirts, alongside his fiancée, Rachel, and other supporters of January 6 defendants. He claimed to have also purchased over 20 tickets for fellow "J6ers". However, upon attempting to check in and obtain his credentials, Lang stated that he was informed his passes had been revoked. Video footage captured during a livestream showed him being escorted out of the venue by security personnel, during which he shouted phrases like, “They’re kicking out J6ers!” and accused CPAC of acting like “brownshirts,” a reference to Nazi paramilitary forces, suggesting authoritarian behavior.
Lang and his supporters expressed outrage, alleging that CPAC’s decision was politically motivated and a betrayal of the conservative base that has supported January 6 defendants. Posts on X from users like @SaveLibertyUS and @Raymond1243792 criticized CPAC leadership, specifically targeting Matt Schlapp, the ACU chairman, and called for a boycott of the event. Lang himself suggested that the exclusion might be linked to internal conservative factionalism, hinting at influence from figures like Paul Ryan, a former House Speaker often at odds with the MAGA wing of the Republican Party.
The exact reason for Lang’s removal remains unclear as CPAC has not issued an official statement by the time of this response (5:47 PM MST, February 19, 2025). Some speculation on X suggested it could be related to his controversial reputation or potential security concerns, though Lang preemptively denied accusations of antisemitism in his livestream, stating, “I am Jewish… I love Israel,” possibly anticipating such a critique. Others, including journalist Julie Kelly and fellow January 6 defendant William Pope, questioned Lang’s narrative, with Kelly accusing him of “usual tricks” and implying he might be exaggerating or misrepresenting the situation. 17GEN4.com
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