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Oath Keepers militia founder Stewart Rhodes poses during an interview session in Eureka, Montana, U.S. June 20, 2016.
BEG YOUR PARDON

Far-Right Leader Seeking Pardon Dumps MAGA Over Trump's War

Stewart Rhodes, who was jailed for seditious conspiracy, has cut ties with the president’s “America First” movement.

Ewan Palmer

Former Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone argues with far-right extremist Ivan Raiklin during a break in testimony by former Special Counsel Jack Smith before the House Judiciary Committee on January 22, 2026.
FIGHTING NAZIS

Hero Cop Snaps in Curse-Filled Clash at Jack Smith Grilling

A far-right extremist taunted a retired police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

A photo illustration of founder of the Oathkeepers Stewart Rhodes and photos of a Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Donald Trump.
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GRATITUDE!

Freed Oath Keepers Founder Warns Trump Over Epstein Cover-Up

Even one of the most notorious recipients of clemency from Trump is unhappy.

Michael Daly

Stewart Rhodes, wearing a cowboy hat and his eye patch, after a news conference at the US Capitol in February.
NOT ENOUGH

Oath Keepers Leader Begs Trump to Go Bigger With J6 Pardons

Stewart Rhodes complained that without a full pardon he can’t own a gun, vote, or receive veterans benefits.

Janna Brancolini

Illustration of Jan. 6 rioters Oath Keeper leader Stewart Rhodes and Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio.
COMEBACK SEASON

Freed Jan. 6ers: We’ll Be at Your Doors to Make You Vote GOP

It’s quite a turnaround for people who were supposed to spend years or even decades behind bars.

Juliegrace Brufke

Stewart Rhodes, founder of Oath Keepers.
REPUDUATION

Stewart Rhodes’ Son Running for Office—as a Democrat

Dakota Adams, 27, recounted his dark childhood and his political awakening in a recent interview.

Amanda Yen

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A screenshot taken from an open source video, showing Miles Adkins inside the U.S. Capitol crypt during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
HOLD MY BEER

Jan. 6 Rioter Caught Bragging He Drank Beer in the Capitol

As he left, Miles Adkins could be heard repeatedly yelling “Let’s go get a beer, let’s go get a beer,” according to the affidavit.

Edith Olmsted

Steward Rhodes appears in a video played on a big screen during a probe into the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
SHADY TALKS

Secret Service Reportedly Spoke With Oath Keepers’ Leader

The communication was just before the far-right group’s leader, Stewart Rhodes, helped orchestrate the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

Josh Fiallo

A photo collage of January 6 capitol riots, a KKK member, the Waco Texas Branch Davidian FBI raid, and Proud Boys march
TOXIC

How Wingnuts Made Violent Extremism the New Normal

From Ruby Ridge to January 6 and beyond, the radical right has unrelentingly attacked democratic norms for almost half a century.

David Neiwert

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CONSEQUENCES

Oath Keeper Who Bragged About Storming Capitol Pleads Guilty

Breheny later tried to delete evidence of him being in the Capitol from his phone, prosecutors said.

Erik Uebelacker

Oath Keepers militia founder Stewart Rhodes uses a radio as he departs with volunteers from a rally held by U.S. President Donald Trump.
‘DERANGED’

Oath Keeper Throws Stewart Rhodes Under the Bus

Roberto Minuta was sentenced Thursday to 4.5 years for seditious conspiracy.

Erik Uebelacker

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