Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec

Episode: The Patriots of J6 — 5 Years Later
Date: January 6, 2026

Episode Overview

Five years after the events of January 6, 2021, Jack Posobiec hosts a special Human Events Daily to examine the “real” story of January 6 and commemorate those he calls "the Patriots of J6." The episode explores how the narrative around J6 has shifted over time, honors those lost and affected, exposes what the hosts describe as government and media misinformation, and broadcasts live coverage from an on-the-ground commemoration at the U.S. Capitol, including the emotionally charged wreath-laying for Ashley Babbitt. Guests include journalist Julie Kelly, Ben Bergquam, and Shane from Stand in the Gap Foundation—all central voices in advocacy for J6 defendants.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal Accounts and Shifting Narratives

• Posobiec’s Eyewitness Account:

  • Jack details where he was on J6: watching Trump’s speech from the War Room, then walking past a peaceful crowd at the Capitol (03:21).
  • Reiterates his long-standing view: the initial crowd was peaceful until “flashbangs or stun grenades” were deployed by police without lawful warning, instigating chaos (04:30–06:14).
  • Quote:
    • “There was a peaceful crowd right up until that moment when the stun grenades were thrown. This is what I've always said for years.” — Jack Posobiec (04:52)

• Criticism of Original Narratives:

  • The hosts assert the established (mainstream/media) story is false or incomplete. They argue aggressive police escalation and misleading media coverage distorted truth and fueled mass prosecutions.
  • Cites video and “Investigate J6” documentary as proof of peaceful intent (06:14; 13:43).

2. The Commemoration—Honoring Losses

• White House J6 Commemoration:
  • Posobiec highlights a new WhiteHouse.gov webpage with names and a timeline honoring people who died as a result of J6 events and aftermath (06:14).
  • Names read aloud:
    • “Kevin Greason, Matthew Perna, Benjamin Phillips, Mark Ongst, Jord Meacham, Roseanne Boyland, Christopher Stanton, Georgia David Hummel, and of course Air Force veteran Ashley Babbitt.”
  • Ashley Babbitt receives special attention—her mother is present at the wreath-laying.

3. Interview with Julie Kelly: Exposing DOJ & FBI Abuses

• J6 as Political Backfire:

  • Kelly argues J6 prosecutions didn’t quash the MAGA movement—it backfired on anti-Trump forces (10:37).
  • Quote:
    • “January6 has to represent the biggest backfire in American political history.” — Julie Kelly (10:37)

• Personal Toll and Surveillance:

  • Details the ordeal of J6ers:
    • Suicides, ruined lives/families, and surveillance—citing Rand Paul’s published FBI files on an innocent woman falsely investigated for two years (11:50).
    • Many “put on a TSA terror watch list… subjected to additional screening… finally determined [to be] mistaken identity, that she never entered the Capitol" (12:30).

• Police Conduct & Lack of Accountability:

  • Points to indiscriminate/illegal use of “flashbangs,” says it was “the greatest incident… of police brutality since the civil rights era” (15:34).
  • Names police officers (Fanone, Hodges, Dunn, etc.) who allegedly gave misleading testimony under oath, helping secure longer sentences (17:00).
  • Quote:
    • “No police officers have been held accountable ... the biggest untold story of January 6th.” — Julie Kelly (17:07)

4. Calls for Justice and Next Steps

• Discussion on Pardons and Justice:

  • Many J6 defendants have been pardoned after Trump’s return to office, but hosts argue the toll on lives and families persists (30:08).
  • “How do we reunite? How do we get people whole again?”—rebuilding MAGA community post-tragedy and releasing remaining prisoners (30:40).

• Frustration at Lack of Legal Accountability:

  • Kelly and Posobiec lament that, despite lost jobs, reputational ruin, and exposure of DOJ/FBI abuses, few perpetrators face consequences.
  • Quote:
    • “It’s starting to feel like Russiagate all over again ... what next?” — Julie Kelly (23:13)

• Advocacy for Hearings and Criminal Referrals:

  • Kelly calls for new Congressional hearings and criminal referrals for DOJ/FBI officials she says violated Americans’ rights (24:55).

5. On-the-Ground: U.S. Capitol—Wreath-Laying and Events

• Wreath-Laying for Ashley Babbitt:

  • Hosted by Stand in the Gap Foundation, attended by hundreds of J6ers and Babbitt’s mother, Mickey.
  • Ceremony at 2:44pm—the timestamp of Babbitt’s death (33:04).
  • Quote:
    • “That’s the moment that Ashley Babbitt was shot in the neck. She was murdered by Officer Byrd…” — Ben Bergquam (33:04)

• Event Mood:

  • “Mixed bag”—gratitude toward Trump for pardons, deep grief for lives lost, ongoing trauma, and need for healing and lasting justice (30:08–31:31).
  • Community seen planting roses and chanting tributes (“Ashley Babbitt!”) (40:41–42:19).

• Demands for Real Change:

  • Shane from Stand in the Gap calls for tangible accountability: “We need to see action. We need to see the J6 committee, Maduro, or [others] perp walked... we support President Trump, but we, we need to see action.” (46:43)
  • Stand in the Gap now focuses on helping J6ers rebuild lives, cope with trauma, and fight residual legal/social stigma (46:59).

6. Notable Moments and Quotes

• On Flashbangs and Calls to Disperse:

  • “No calls to disperse. They lied about this under oath. Look, I was there... I didn't hear anything about that.” — Jack Posobiec (15:31)

• On Healing and Accountability:

  • “It's a process of healing... we need to see action. We are thankful to be here.”—Shane, Stand in the Gap (45:34)

• Closing Reflection:

  • “Remember the Patriots of Jan6. And maybe going forward, we'll refer to Jan6 as Patriots Day.” — Jack Posobiec (47:45)

Important Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | Description | |------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:21 | Posobiec’s J6 Recollection | Describes peaceful crowd, escalation by police. | | 06:14 | White House Commemoration | Posobiec reads out names of those lost. | | 10:37 | Julie Kelly: The Backfire of J6 | Kelly on J6 prosecutions strengthening, not quelling MAGA. | | 13:43 | Media, Law Enforcement & Escalation | Claims police tactics provoked chaos. | | 15:34 | Police Brutality Allegations | Kelly: “Biggest incident of police brutality since the civil rights era.” | | 17:07 | Celebrity Police Officers’ Testimony | False testimony, exaggerated injuries per Kelly. | | 22:09 | Pardons, Trauma, and Unresolved Damage | J6ers’ lives remain disrupted; more accountability needed. | | 24:55 | Need for Action and Criminal Referrals | Calls for legitimate Congressional hearings and prosecution of abusers. | | 30:08 | On-the-Ground Mood of J6ers | Interview with Ben Bergquam about the current sentiment of pardoned J6ers. | | 33:04 | Wreath-Laying Ceremony for Ashley Babbitt | “Moment that Ashley Babbitt was shot…” | | 40:41 | Chants for Ashley Babbitt | Emotional commemoration on-site. | | 45:34 | Interview: Shane (Stand in the Gap Foundation)| Testimony on J6 aftermath, healing, and next steps. | | 47:45 | Closing Tribute | “Remember the Patriots of Jan6… Patriots Day.” |

Notable Participants

• Jack Posobiec – Host, brought personal and political context, led interviews, and guided ceremony coverage.
• Julie Kelly – Investigative journalist, J6 chronicler, provided insight into federal overreach, media misrepresentation, and DOJ/FBI abuses.
• Ben Bergquam – Correspondent on the ground, relayed event coverage and interviews with attendees.
• Shane (Stand in the Gap Foundation) – Pardoned J6 defendant and advocate for the community, shared deeply personal perspective on healing and legal aftermath.

Tone & Language

• Unapologetically populist and conservative.
• Emotional, resolute, and at times adversarial toward media, law enforcement authorities, and political opposition.
• Focus on “truth telling,” “patriotism,” and restorative justice for J6ers.

Summary

This anniversary episode reframes January 6, 2021, as a day for honoring “patriots,” mourning losses, and demanding ongoing justice, rather than insurrection. It offers firsthand accounts, alleges coordinated excesses by police and government, and marks a symbolic passing from victimization to commemoration and activism. The emotional highlight is the public commemoration for Ashley Babbitt, culminating in a live wreath-laying. Throughout, the podcast underlines the theme that the J6 narrative, in its view, has dramatically shifted, and future accountability is essential.