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Founder of The Oath Keepers Tells His J6 Story: Stewart Rhodes LIVE
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Founder of The Oath Keepers Tells His J6 Story: Stewart Rhodes LIVE

Audit The Vote Podcast Recap | June 11, 2025 | Episode 33

Many lessons can come out of Wednesday night’s message, but probably the most important one is this—the time to stand for due process, free speech, and accountability is NOW—tomorrow is too late.

Meet Stewart Rhodes. He’s a Yale-educated lawyer who worked on Ron Paul’s campaign back in the early 2000’s before starting The Oath Keepers in 2009, an organization of former police officers, military veterans, and others who are willing to do their civic duty to protect American liberty. After January 6th, he became a political prisoner, and his story raises urgent questions about the state of liberty in America.

Stewart wasn’t a rioter on January 6th. In fact, he didn’t even go inside the Capitol. But when the federal government needed a high-profile scalp to fuel its January 6th narrative, they made him a target.

✅ He was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison—despite never entering the Capitol
✅ He spent long stretches in solitary confinement
✅ His sentence was commuted by President Trump—but he is still waiting and hoping for a full pardon
✅ He is now working to rebuild his life and restore the mission of the Oath Keepers to protect this country and its founding principles

He came on the podcast to tell his story—unfiltered, unedited, and straight from the front lines of America’s political persecution machine.


Highlights from the Episode

👉 Patriot Academy Spotlight - Upcoming Courses & Events

  • NEW PATRIOT ACADEMY COURSE launches June 30th, 4 Week course - Rebuilding Liberty: Sign up here

  • Leadership & Coach/MilVet Congress: Learn more

  • The Patriot Institute & The Patriot Intensive: Learn More

👉 PA Election Integrity Updates

  • Vote NO on judicial retention this November — it’s a key move in taking back control of the court and GETTING RID OF ACT 77!

  • Consider running a write in campaign in November to be the Judge of Elections in an Inspector of Elections in your local precinct.
    Here’s why that matters.


👉 Events

On Thursday night, I visited Patriot Valley Ranch in Erie, Pennsylvania for the last night of Foundations of Freedom. It was such a great time of fellowship and discussion. Consider checking out their facility and supporting their mission here.


Follow and Support Stewart Rhodes

Stewart is rebuilding his life and mission. Your support makes a difference.

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Final Takeaway

This is a case study in how political persecution works—and why Americans must never grow complacent about defending their rights.

Stay bold, stay engaged—see you next week!

—Toni

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