Gateway Pundit published a post alleging that Brian Kolfage, a triple‑amputee Air Force veteran convicted in the We Build the Wall case, has been told by federal probation that his court‑ordered community service must be performed in person and involve manual labor, rejecting a work‑from‑home plan he proposed. The post is by Jim Hoft and cites filmmaker Jeff Rainforth’s Nov. 6, 2026 social media thread, along with statements attributed to Kolfage.
What the post says
According to Gateway Pundit, Kolfage’s judgment requires 250 hours of community service per year for three years (750 hours total), at a placement approved by his probation officer. The outlet also reports that because of his service‑connected disabilities, Kolfage is not required to maintain ordinary employment while on supervised release—but, per the post, probation told him he cannot fulfill community service remotely.
Gateway Pundit says Kolfage found a nonprofit willing to let him volunteer from home using web and computer skills, but that arrangement was not approved. The post adds that some suggested placements involve physical, in‑person tasks Kolfage says would be impractical or unsafe given his condition. Rainforth’s thread quotes a paraphrased response he attributes to federal officials: “No, you have to drive places and perform MANUAL labor.”
What Kolfage says he told the court
The Gateway Pundit post says Kolfage has asked the court to either terminate the community‑service requirement or allow him to complete it remotely. The article quotes a passage it attributes to Kolfage’s letter: “My inability to secure a suitable placement is not the result of unwillingness to participate. Rather, it reflects the practical difficulty of finding an organization capable of providing accessible volunteer work that meets the conditions of my supervised release.”
Other claims in the post
Gateway Pundit and Rainforth also claim Kolfage is being charged about $128,000 per year in interest on nearly $3 million in restitution, and that during home confinement he wore an ankle monitor on his remaining arm. These assertions are presented by the outlet and Rainforth; supporting court documents were not included in the post.
Case background noted by the outlet
The post states Kolfage was sentenced to 51 months in the We Build the Wall case. The article contains strong opinions about the prosecution and broader political context; those characterizations are the authors’ views.
What’s not clear yet
The Gateway Pundit article did not link the judgment, probation directives, or Kolfage’s motion/letter to the court. Kingdom Watch News has not independently reviewed those records or confirmed the reported interest calculations. If filings or agency statements become available, we will update.
Source: Gateway Pundit (Nov. 8, 2026); Jeff Rainforth posts cited therein.
