Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes with Jim Hoft after his release from federal prison.
Oath Keepers founder and president Stewart Rhodes was released from federal prison in Maryland on Monday after his sentence was commuted by President Trump.
The Gateway Pundit’s Jim Hoft met with Stewart Rhodes on Tuesday morning for breakfast. This was Stewart’s first meal outside of prison in three years.
When we met I found out that Stewart was up all night. Two incredible patriots, Jenn Baker and Mel Hawley, drove to pick up Stewart as he was released from prison on Monday night. They drove back to the Washington DC area early Tuesday morning and then stopped by the DC Gulag before we met up for breakfast.
Stewart was thrilled to eat something besides prison food. He had not slept at all but was overjoyed to be out of prison and with friends. And he enjoyed the restaurant’s Cappucino, too.
During our breakfast discussion, Stewart explained to The Gateway Pundit that his sentence was commuted but not pardoned. That means he still must follow specific rules imposed on him by the court.
According to the current stipulations, Stewart cannot use social media, apps like Skype or Zoom, chat applications, or computers to research information for his upcoming book.
These demands severely hamper his ability to do research and communicate with his supporters.
Stewart hopes the Trump administration will remove these restrictions on his speech so he can freely communicate with Americans without the threat of another criminal charge.
Stewart told The Gateway Pundit about numerous fellow patriots who were released from prison on Monday night.
Here again is the back story to Stewart’s actions on January 6, 2021, and the manufactured crimes against him.
Rhodes was sentenced to 18 years in prison by US District Judge Amit Mehta in May 2023 after he stood outside the US Capitol on January 6 and did not enter the building. Stewart also did not order any Oath Keepers member to enter the US Capitol and told The Gateway Pundit in an earlier discussion that he was surprised when he heard a handful of his members entered the US Capitol that day.
Partisan DC Judge Amit Mehta warned the courtroom during his trial that Rhodes was a terrorist as he issued “terror enhancement” penalties to lengthen the seditious conspiracy sentence and argued the “hierarchal leader” should serve nearly two decades in prison to assure he does not conspire another terror attack like January 6, “blackest of this country.”
Oath Keepers founder and political prisoner Stewart Rhodes was released from prison on Monday night in Maryland. This came after President Trump’s pardon of J6 prisoners.
The charges against Stewart Rhodes were all made up or exaggerated.
As TGP reported previously a number of times, Stewart Rhodes was a victim of the Democrat Party’s political assault on America.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes:
– He NEVER went inside the US Capitol on January 6.
– He never instructed anyone to go inside the US Capitol.
– He was unarmed as were all of his Oath Keeper associates that day.
– The group left their weapons outside of the city in their hotel rooms.
– There was no plan to enter the US Capitol.
– The few Oath Keepers who entered the US Capitol assisted police.
– There was no scheme to take over the government with their bare hands.
– There were no pre-planning meetings on how they would take over the Capitol.
– The prosecution was a sham.
– There was no evidence of an insurrection – at all!
– The jury was a pool of DC communists and unhinged left-wing activists who see themselves as victims.
It was clear during the trial that the only criminal in the room was Judge Mehta who, without an inkling of guilt, persecuted an innocent man.
J6 prisoner and activist Treniss Evans sent this list of items to resolve this situation for those J6ers who were commuted and face serious restrictions.
A Call to Action for President Trump: Judges and Bureaucrats Defy Commutations to Undermine Authority
In a disturbing display of defiance and overreach, corrupt judges and entrenched bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., are actively subverting the rule of law, challenging President Donald Trump’s authority, and sabotaging his efforts to provide relief to January 6th defendants whose sentences were commuted. Despite President Trump’s decisive actions, these officials continue to exploit ambiguities and weaponize the legal system, using supervised release as a tool of control and humiliation. This deliberate obstruction represents a direct test of President Trump’s resolve and exposes a systemic effort to undermine his authority.
Stewart Rhodes: A Defiant Judiciary’s Agenda
The case of Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, highlights this troubling defiance. Although President Trump commuted Rhodes’s unjust 18-year sentence, judges and probation officials insist on enforcing excessive and punitive supervised release terms. This blatant disregard for the clemency order demonstrates a coordinated effort to undermine the President’s decision and continue punishing individuals whom he sought to free from undue hardship.
Supervised release, intended as a mechanism for reintegration, has been repurposed by corrupt officials into a punitive weapon. Defendants with commuted sentences now face arbitrary and burdensome conditions such as frequent check-ins, GPS monitoring, and restrictions on association. These measures serve no rehabilitative purpose and instead prolong their punishment while humiliating them further. The judiciary’s actions here are a direct affront to President Trump’s authority and intent.
D.C. Bureaucrats and Judges: A Hub of Defiance
The District of Columbia has become a focal point for this judicial and bureaucratic defiance. Inmates from this jurisdiction whose sentences were commuted have reported being subjected to extended harassment and undue restrictions by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and the Department of Corrections (DOC). These institutions appear to take pleasure in disrespecting and undermining President Trump’s executive orders. By delaying and complicating the implementation of commutations, they flagrantly disregard the President’s constitutional authority.
Adding insult to injury, these defendants are being denied fundamental rights, such as obtaining passports, making it impossible for them to rebuild their lives. Such actions stand in stark contrast to President Trump’s intention to restore their freedoms and rectify the systemic abuses they endured. This weaponization of supervised release underscores the lengths to which the judiciary and bureaucrats will go to subvert his orders.
The Judiciary’s Litmus Test for Presidential Action
The ongoing defiance by judges and bureaucrats is a calculated effort to force President Trump into further action. By manipulating supervised release terms and obstructing the effects of commutations, they are testing his resolve and daring him to respond. Their message is clear: they believe they can continue their reign of terror unchecked, confident that their defiance will not be met with consequences.
This is not just about individual cases; it is about undermining the rule of law and the constitutional authority of the President. If left unchallenged, this coordinated defiance will embolden unelected officials to subvert presidential authority whenever it suits their political agendas.
A Crucial Moment for Justice and Leadership
President Trump has the authority to put an end to this judicial rebellion. By issuing explicit directives to nullify all improper supervised release terms for those whose sentences were commuted, he can reaffirm his authority and protect the integrity of the presidency. Such decisive action will not only restore justice for January 6th defendants but also send a powerful message that subversion and defiance will not be tolerated.
The judiciary and bureaucracy’s blatant disregard for commutations is a litmus test for the President’s commitment to protecting the American people from institutional overreach. Without intervention, their actions will continue to erode public trust in the legal system and undermine the principles that underpin our democracy.
The Time to Act Is Now
President Trump must rise to this challenge and put an end to the judiciary’s misuse of supervised release. By holding defiant judges and bureaucrats accountable, he can restore faith in the rule of law and ensure that those whose sentences were commuted are no longer subjected to improper abuses.
This is not just about correcting past wrongs; it is about defending the Constitution and the principles of fairness and justice. The time for action is now, and the nation looks to President Trump to deliver justice and end this dangerous defiance.
Support the Fight for Justice
Organizations like Condemned USA are stepping up to address these injustices and advocate for full freedom for January 6th defendants. Led by Treniss Evans, Condemned USA is lobbying the White House to end the misuse of supervised release and other punitive measures. To support this critical effort, visit Condemned USA’s GiveSendGo campaign and help end the nightmare for those still facing systemic abuse.
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