Commentator Accuses Wisconsin Congressman of Unpatriotic Conduct Over January 6th Allegations
Conservative commentator James Wigderson has publicly criticized U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden, an elected official representing Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, accusing him of being unpatriotic for his alleged involvement in events surrounding January 6th. Wigderson challenged Van Orden to a…
Milwaukee, WI, September 9, 2026 —
Conservative commentator James Wigderson has publicly voiced criticism of U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden, who represents Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Wigderson’s accusations center on allegations that Van Orden was involved in events surrounding January 6th, which Wigderson characterized as unpatriotic conduct.
The commentator extended a direct challenge to Representative Van Orden, calling for a face-to-face meeting to articulate these criticisms in person. According to the provided information, Representative Van Orden did not accept this challenge.
In addition to the unpatriotic conduct accusation and the unaccepted meeting challenge, Wigderson also pointed to a perceived pattern of behavior by Representative Van Orden. Specifically, Wigderson noted the Congressman’s tendency to avoid participating in public town hall meetings. The specific nature of Van Orden’s alleged involvement in events surrounding January 6th was not detailed. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. Details regarding any further actions or responses from either party were not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Bruce Murphy on urbanmilwaukee.com, see more information here.
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