The American spirit has always stood for justice and fairness, especially for those who served our nation. In an exclusive interview, Zach Rehl and Joe Biggs, both distinguished veterans and members of the Proud Boys, spoke with Jim Hoft about the ongoing challenges they face despite being released from prison, thanks to a pardon by President Donald Trump.
These two patriots, who took part in the events on January 6th, have been battered by financial and legal obstacles. Their VA benefits were unjustly terminated before facing any official charges. This is a shocking betrayal of those who have worn the uniform of our armed forces.
Financial Hardships and Government Tactics
Zach Rehl shared a disturbing story of how, while unjustly imprisoned, he received a letter demanding he repay $95,000. This was a retroactive cut to his VA benefits, a figure inflated beyond reason. Without charges, these actions seem designed to destroy him financially and weaken his family’s resilience.
“An innocent man set up by the government,” Rehl describes himself, noting the lack of clarity regarding an extra $25,000 added to the initial demand.
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Joe Biggs, another veteran, faces similar harassment. His finances are under siege by the VA, IRS, and a lawsuit that demands recompense for a flag-burning incident for which he was nowhere near the scene. Such intimidation has driven away donors, and he cannot earn an income.
“Everyone lives in fear that if you give me money, you’re going to have to go before a woke D.C. judge,” Biggs lamented.
Despite their service, Rehl and Biggs had their VA benefits revoked before any charges were filed. Biggs, who earned a Purple Heart, now feels like his country has turned its back on him.
Painful Realities of Justice
In a move that further undermines their dignity, Biggs was escorted out of a VA facility when seeking mental health help. This treatment exacerbates his PTSD from combat, a cruel twist for someone who served with honor.
Meanwhile, Rehl’s promising career, backed by two degrees and seven professional licenses, now flounders because his convictions rendered his credentials void.
The trial, held in a potentially biased D.C., seemed rigged. Biggs highlighted the jury foreman was a trans rights activist, and critical evidence was allegedly ignored.
Rehl and Biggs’s revelation of internal FBI communications suggests a concerted effort to undermine them, while a crucial informant, who testified to the Proud Boys’ non-violence, was dismissed by prosecutors. These are not isolated incidents but part of a larger narrative of injustice.
Impact on Their Families
Zach Rehl’s family, left struggling in Philadelphia, faces ongoing threats and financial instability. Similarly, Joe Biggs’s daughter wonders why her father can’t attend school events, a heartbreaking consequence of his convictions. His mother was even driven into early retirement due to IRS pressure.
Despite their release, Rehl and Biggs remain entangled in a web of financial ruin and a justice system they describe as corrupt. Their fight for a practical pardon is not only a personal battle but one that affects their families profoundly. They call for justice not just for themselves but for their loved ones, caught in this political storm.
Their courage and resilience embody the spirit of our veterans. It’s time for our nation’s leaders to recognize their plight and act accordingly. Pray that justice prevails for these true American patriots.
