Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Friday that several extremists tied to an attack on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, back in January have been arrested.
One of those arrested, Jamael Rydell Lundy, is a recent Democratic candidate for the Minnesota Senate. He previously worked as an aide to Democratic U.S. Representative Betty McCollum and currently assists Hennepin County Representative Mary Moriarty, who is supported by certain progressive organizations.
Just prior to the church incident, Lundy was filmed saying, “I’m here to support community activists,” as reported by the New York Post.
Lundy described himself as a candidate for Minnesota State Senate District 65, stating, “If you’re going to represent the people in public office, I think it’s important to be here with the people.”
He expressed that community action, as long as it’s lawful, is crucial for amplifying their voices. During the disruption at the church, Lundy was seen actively participating in the protest, raising his fist near the altar.
According to Lundy’s campaign site, he is married to Annika Bowie, a member of the St. Paul City Council, and has ties to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
In his role as Moriarty’s intergovernmental relations manager, Lundy reportedly acted as a liaison with the federal government and supported individuals involved in recent legal issues.
Many see Lundy’s actions as aligned with the progressive strategies employed by his supervisor, Moriarty, who has been critical of federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
Former President Donald Trump labeled Lundy and his associates as “agitators and rebels,” stating that they are professionals in their tactics and should be removed from the country.
Efforts for comment from Moriarty’s office remain unanswered.
