By Coach Dave Daubenmire

May 29, 2025

How does one go about restoring his life when targeted by the Federal Government? How could such a noble man and noble organization be so demonized by the government that they swore an OATH to defend?

Such is the political persecution of Oath Keeper founder Stewart Rhodes. All one need is an internet search for his name, and you will find a collection of hit-pieces based on the false narrative that Rhodes and his organization were “anti-government” zealots.

Nothing could be further from the Truth. The organization at its peak had over 40,000 active members…all who had taken an oath to defend America…hence the name OATH KEEPERS. The group’s focus was to defend liberty.

Here is a bit of Rhodes’ Bonafede’s.

US Army paratrooper, disabled veteran (airborne long range reconnaissance unit, disabled in a night jump while doing rough terrain parachuting). Ex-firefighter.

Yale Law Graduate. Yale Law research scholar. Worked on DC staff of Congressman Ron Paul. Clerked for Arizona Supreme Court.

Founder of Oath Keepers (association of military, police, firefighters, EMS – 40,000 members at its peak).

Innocent J6 political prisoner (didn’t enter Capitol, didn’t fight with police. Targeted for his speech) Held in solitary confinement for over a year (including pre-trial).

Refused to plead guilty to a crime he didn’t commit, refused to bear false witness against President Trump. Maintained his innocence through a DC show trial. Stayed 100% loyal to our country and to President Trump.

Sentenced to 18 years. Served 3 years in prison. Commuted by President Trump Jan 20, 2025. Praying for a full pardon. Currently the national spokesman for Condemned USA.

One full year of his incarceration was served in solitary confinement…

I had the honor of baptizing Stewart at a Hear The Watchmen event in Dallas nearly a decade ago. We are friends…but not best buddies because our exploits take us different directions. But Stewart Rhodes continues to be a true, persecuted American hero.

I did an interview with Stewart Wednesday morning. It was great to reconnect. I had not spoken with him in years. Please take the time to listen. The Biden justice department destroyed the life of this Christian man…and the organization he founded. Watch it HERE.

Stewart is not a whiner. He isn’t begging for sympathy. He understands the deep consequences of taking an OATH. But OUR government has tried to destroy his life. He needs our help.

To date, President Trump has granted clemency to Rhodes, but not a pardon. As a result, he is still classified as a “convicted felon.” Because of that, he has lost ALL his retirement benefits (pension} from the military and several other liberties. CLEMENCY released him from prison…but only a PARDON can restore his full rights, earned military benefits, and his law-license. (After experiencing the INJUSTICE system first hand He now identifies himself as a “recovering attorney.”)

Please pray that President Trump will grant him the same PARDON the other J6ers received.

But he could use our financial help as well. Rhodes has established a Give Send Go account. The account currently shows over $35,000 but those funds have all been depleted. Stewart needs our help. His service to our country is worthy of our support.

In addition, he has launched Condemned USA to help others who have been wrongly persecuted.

So often we just give a pat-on-the-back to the front-line warriors. Many have paid a horrible price. Stewart Rhodes is one of them.

Where are all the Oath Keepers? Forty thousand strong…Help your captain get back on his feet.

“All gave some, but some gave all.”

Thank you, Stewart Rhodes.

Let’s help him rebuild his life. Please donate today.

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