The Tucker Carlson Show Ryan Zink on What It’s Like to Disappear Into the American Gulag for Political Crimes
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Feb 16, 2026 
Ryan Zink, a Texas congressional candidate and January 6 defendant, briefly recounts confrontations with federal agents, detention conditions, and a predawn raid on his home. He also outlines his campaign focus on faith, family, and West Texas issues. Conversations cover alleged media bias, social platform censorship, and policy priorities like AI, data centers, and water.
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Entry As A Cameraman, Not AParticipant
- Ryan Zink traveled to DC with his dad as a cameraman and never entered the Capitol building.
- He filmed events on the east porch and believed police initially allowed people through the barricades.
Video Of An Alleged Provocateur
- Zink recorded a man he says was an Antifa member breaking windows and provoking police.
- He says groups in similar dress then defended that man and turned on police.
Officer Allegedly Asked For Documentation Help
- Ryan says Capitol Police told him to stay on the porch and document activity to help them.
- He claims officers later escorted him and his dad behind police lines and acknowledged they were assisting.
