In a move that’s sparked controversy, President Trump has commuted the 18-year prison sentence of Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right militia group, the Oath Keepers. Rhodes, who was convicted of sedition for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, had long claimed his prosecution was politically motivated. Trump’s decision appears to support that argument. Rhodes, who led the Oath Keepers for over a decade, was arrested in 2022 and sentenced last year. During his trial, he defiantly labeled himself a “political prisoner,” echoing Trump’s own rhetoric about those involved in the Capitol breach. Prosecutors argued that Rhodes orchestrated a plan to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power after the 2020 election, though he never entered the Capitol himself. The Oath Keepers’ actions on January 6 included forming military-style “stacks” to breach the building and positioning armed members as a backup force in Virginia. Even after the attack, Rhodes reportedly tried to keep Trump in office, reaching out to individuals close to the former president with offers to mobilize his group. Rhodes’ case stood out due to his extensive digital trail—texts and public letters revealed his increasingly extreme views post-election. He warned of a potential civil war against what he saw as a coalition of Democrats, leftist activists, and foreign adversaries. Trump’s decision to grant clemency has reignited debates about accountability for the Capitol attack and the political motives behind such actions. Rhodes’ release date remains unclear, but the move has already drawn strong reactions from both critics and supporters. As the nation continues to grapple with the fallout from January 6, this development adds another layer to the ongoing conversation about justice and political influence.