Joe Biggs, a former Proud Boys leader convicted for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, says he has become a "burden" on his family since his early prison release but remains unapologetic for his actions.
Biggs was sentenced to 17 years in prison for seditious conspiracy after helping lead the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, the Daily Boulder reported.
As part of former President Donald Trump's mass pardons and commutations for rioters, Biggs was released early in 2025. However, unlike some others, he was not fully pardoned, meaning his conviction still stands, and he continues to face legal and financial repercussions.
Since his release, Biggs said he has struggled to reintegrate into society, lamenting his inability to provide for his family while also losing his military pension and healthcare benefits.
"It's like you're out of jail, but you're still in jail," Biggs said. "Now I'm more of a burden on my family. I'm not bringing anything to the table."
Biggs acknowledges his circumstances have worsened but does not regret his participation in the Capitol attack, now downplaying his role as simply being "caught up in the crowd."
Despite his complaints about being abandoned by Trump and MAGA influencers, he continues to defend the president and insists that the media exaggerated the riot's significance to target Trump's supporters.
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