Witness: Oath Keepers head tried to reach Trump after Jan. 6

Published November 2, 2022 10:45 AM

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A witness in the trial of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has testified that Rhodes tried to get a message to then-President Donald Trump days after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. He wanted to urge Trump to fight to stay in power and “save the republic.” The message never made it to the president. Prosecutors sought to use the testimony on Wednesday to show that Rhodes continued plotting to stop the transfer of presidential power even after the Capitol riot. Prosecutors are wrapping up their case against Rhodes and four associates in the most serious case stemming from the Jan. 6 attack to go to trial yet.

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