Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers militia, claimed political persecution during his sentencing for sedition related to the Capitol riot. His 18-year sentence was commuted by Trump, reinforcing Rhodes' beliefs about his prosecution. Rhodes did not enter the Capitol but played a significant role by overseeing armed militia plans and attempts to maintain Trump's presidency. After the January 6 events, he continued making violent plans, leaving behind extensive documentation of his intentions, exhibiting a complex relationship between political movements and judicial accountability.
Rhodes, calling himself a political prisoner, received clemency from Trump, who supported his belief that the sedition charges were political persecution.
Despite not entering the Capitol, Rhodes orchestrated plans for an armed rebellion, hoping to thwart the peaceful transfer of power.
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