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Jacob Engels is a far-right political operative, blogger, and digital strategist comandstationconsulting.com Based out of Orlando, Florida, he has long-standing ties to mainstream state conservative circles as well as fringe and extremist groups.

• Political Ties: He is a known protégé of veteran Republican strategist Roger Stone and has worked as a digital media consultant for various conservative campaigns.
• Proud Boys: Engels is heavily associated with the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group, and was connected to events surrounding the January 6 Capitol attack.
• Media Presence: In addition to running the Central Florida Post, his political commentary has been featured or discussed across outlets ranging from InfoWars to the Orlando Sentinel. He also appeared in the political documentary A Storm Foretold.

Engels has been embroiled in significant legal controversies:

• Wisconsin Arrest: In May 2026, Engels was arrested at a motel in Hudson, Wisconsin, on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession alongside four misdemeanor charges, including resisting an officer and disorderly conduct. The arrest severely disrupted the rollout of former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino's 2028 presidential campaign, for which Engels was heading the digital strategy.