Chicago – May 24, 2026
During a Frisco, Texas City Council meeting, far-right activist and Jan. 6 Capitol rioter Edward “Jake” Lang delivered a highly controversial anti-immigrant speech. He baselessly claimed Hindus and Muslims were “teaming up to take over Texas,” attempting to “eradicate Christians.”
Context of the Incident
The Event: Lang used the public comment session to express his outrage over local zoning approvals that paved the way for the construction of a new mosque and a Hindu temple in Frisco.
The Rhetoric: He referred to the city as “Frisco-istan” and claimed immigrants from India and the Muslim world were bringing “third-world culture” and executing a “replacement” of American Christians.
City Response
Following the meeting, Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney publicly stated that outside agitators had disrupted the session and did not represent the broader community. Officials also clarified that the approvals for the places of worship were locked in legally decades prior and could not be blocked.
Community Reaction
The speech sparked widespread national outrage, generating sharp criticism from community members who denounced the remarks as dangerous hate speech, while some far-right fringe groups celebrated the inflammatory rhetoric.
