MINNEAPOLIS — The Executive Office of the National Correspondent Network is issuing this statement regarding the Aug. 22 incident involving far-right political activist and Jan. 6 defendant Jake Lang outside Minneapolis City Hall, as well as public claims made afterward by an account associated with Lang’s team.
On Saturday, Aug. 22, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Lang and others arrived outside Minneapolis City Hall in two vehicles. The situation quickly escalated into a serious public safety incident involving protesters, members of the press, law enforcement and bystanders.
NCN observed a large law enforcement response at and around City Hall, including Minneapolis police officers in protective gear and tactical vehicles in the area. City officials later stated that vehicles connected to Lang drove onto the sidewalk toward a crowd and that multiple people, including members of the Minneapolis Police Department, were injured during the confrontation.
Following the incident, an account associated with Lang’s team posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, accusing local news outlets, including NCN Media, of spreading false information and suggesting that the incident was planned against Lang and his security team.
NCN strongly rejects those claims.
The National Correspondent Network did not plan, encourage, coordinate or support any violence connected to the Aug. 22 incident. NCN’s role was journalistic. Our coverage was based on observed events, official public statements, publicly available material and continuing requests for confirmation from law enforcement agencies.
NCN does not support political violence, threats, harassment or attacks against any person, regardless of political belief. The organization also rejects any attempt to falsely portray its reporting as part of a coordinated attack, political operation or effort to mislead the public.
According to information released by city officials, two vehicles left the scene after the confrontation. One vehicle was later stopped near Washington Avenue and I-35W with assistance from the Minnesota State Patrol. Another vehicle was stopped by Bloomington police near Lindau Lane and IKEA Way in Bloomington. City officials said all seven occupants, including Lang, were arrested and that both vehicles were impounded.
NCN is continuing to seek public records and agency confirmation related to the incident, including details about arrests, vehicle stops, use of force, injuries, impound records and available body-camera or squad-camera footage.
The Executive Office remains committed to responsible journalism, public accountability and accurate reporting. NCN will continue to report verified information and will update its coverage as additional facts become available.
