Freedom Restored: A New Chapter for January 6th Defendants
Ben Bergquam’s latest interview captured an emotional moment as January 6th defendants Jake Lang, Greg Purdy, and Jonathan Pollock walked free, thanks to a pardon from President Donald Trump. Their release marks a significant moment in a saga that has divided the nation.
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The video begins with raw emotion. Jake Lang, speaking with gratitude and conviction, describes the moment as life-changing. “It feels like the Red Sea has parted in my life and my family’s life,” he said. For Lang, the release isn’t just a personal victory—it’s a triumph of faith and resilience over what he calls “communist tyranny.”
Lang expressed his gratitude to Trump in deeply spiritual terms. “God used the spiritual landscape to change the political landscape,” he declared. He likened his and Trump’s fates to being intertwined, recalling shared experiences of persecution. “When they persecuted you, Mr. President, we were standing in our own weaponized courtroom,” Lang said, underscoring the bond he feels with Trump.
For Jonathan Pollock, the day of release wasn’t an end but a beginning. “It’s a new chapter,” he said. Pollock spoke of the shame many patriots have felt under an administration he accuses of criminalizing dissent. “America has spent four years punishing patriots for standing for what’s right,” he said.
Pollock and the others also acknowledged the struggles that remain. Many of their peers are still behind bars. “There are seven others still in there, held on petty charges that should’ve been dropped,” Pollock noted. He called for continued prayer and pressure to ensure their release.
Greg Purdy, visibly moved, emphasized the importance of accountability moving forward. “Accountability is everything right now,” he said. He vowed to uncover what he believes were injustices by the January 6th Committee, the FBI, and other entities.
Bergquam’s interview didn’t shy away from the spiritual underpinnings of the story. Lang and Pollock both emphasized faith as the cornerstone of their survival and future plans. “We’re taking this story to churches across America,” Lang said. He hopes to inspire others by sharing how faith transformed their dire situation into a beacon of hope.
The men expressed a renewed sense of pride in being American, something they said had been stripped from them during their imprisonment. Pollock’s words carried a message of hope: “Seeing your country turn around, seeing President Trump take action—it’s a feeling of being proud to be an American again.”
For Lang, the release is about more than personal freedom. It’s about justice, faith, and a commitment to a movement he believes can reshape America. “Make America Great Again isn’t just a slogan—it’s a mission,” Lang concluded.
As they hugged their families and breathed fresh air for the first time in months, these men saw their release as a testament to resilience, faith, and the enduring promise of freedom. For Bergquam and his viewers, this story is far from over.
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