Man charged in US Capitol attack announces run for Senate in Florida
Briefly

Jake Lang, accused of violent actions during the January 6 Capitol riot, announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in Florida, claiming he embodies the change Americans seek. His past includes attempts to organize a militia while imprisoned and raising significant funds for fellow defendants. Lang has not shown remorse for his role in the insurrection, referring to himself as a political prisoner, and seeks to leverage his notoriety to unseat current Republican Ashley Moody. Video evidence from the riot depicts his aggressive confrontations with law enforcement.
"Lang announced his bid for the Senate while maintaining his stance as a political prisoner and expressing no regrets over his actions during the January 6 riot."
"While in jail, he attempted to organize a militia and raised funds for other January 6 defendants, claiming he is the change America needs."
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