She helped him flee a rally, then learned he was a right-wing provocateur – The Washington Post

Minneapolis, MN – A woman intervened to help right-wing activist Jake Lang escape a confrontation with counterprotesters following a rally he organized on Saturday. The incident has drawn attention to Lang’s activities and the circumstances surrounding his rescue.

Jake Lang Rally and Confrontation

Jake Lang held a pro-ICE rally in Minneapolis on Saturday that drew a small crowd. Counterprotesters quickly arrived, and the situation escalated into violence, according to reports.

Lang, known for his right-wing activism, had advertised the event as a “March Against Minnesota Fraud.” The St. Cloud Times reported the rally attracted a limited number of attendees.

Rescue by Bystander

As the confrontation intensified, a woman drove Lang away from the scene, shielding him from the counterprotesters. The Star Tribune reported that the woman was Black, and her actions have sparked discussion online.

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul identified the woman as the individual who rescued Lang. Details about her identity and motivations remain limited.

Following the incident, Lang expressed gratitude for the woman’s assistance. The Washington Post reported that Lang later learned of the woman’s identity and her role in helping him flee the rally.