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Rally Organized By Jan. 6 Pardon Recipient In Downtown Minneapolis

Demonstrators gather for a rally organized by Jake Lang, a participant in the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack who later receives a presidential pardon, in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 17, 2026. The event draws a police presence as authorities monitor the gathering and counter-protests amid heightened tensions in the city. Demonstrators throw water balloons at Lang and rally participants. (Photo by Christian Zander/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13209879
Date Taken	17 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Christian Zander/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Christian Zander/NurPhoto

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