He ripped a copy of the Holy Quran in a provocative act in New York.

According to images and reports published on social media from the event, Lang tore up the Quran after giving a speech at the ATLAH Ministries church led by Pastor James David Manning in New York.

The move is the latest in a series of controversial and anti-Islamic acts by Lang. He had previously attempted to burn the Quran in Dearborn, Michigan, which is home to a significant population of Muslims and Arab Americans.

Lang, a known figure in the American far-right,

He faced 11 federal charges, including assault on a police officer and disorderly conduct, for his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol; but Trump pardoned him on his first day back in the White House in January 2025 as part of a broad pardon for those convicted in the January 6 case.

After his release, Lang intensified his provocative political and protest activities. In recent months, he has participated in anti-Islamic and anti-immigrant rallies, and in February 2026, he was arrested after destroying an ice structure belonging to a veterans group at the Minnesota Capitol.

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He has also attempted to enter politics, announcing his candidacy for the US Senate from Florida.

Long's recent actions, including insulting the Quran and his anti-Islamic stances, have drawn widespread criticism. US media has described him as a provocative figure on the far-right who has continued his controversial activities after receiving a presidential pardon.

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