Coverage dated May 3, 2022 to May 4, 2022

Top Oath Keepers member says he overheard extremist group's leader trying to connect with Trump after US Capitol riot

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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand and Katelyn Polantz, CNN A top member of the Oath Keepers said in court on Wednesday that he overheard the leader of the group, Stewart Rhodes, trying and failing to get in touch with then-President Donald Trump after the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol…

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Talking Points Memo
Oath Keepers Leader Had Line To Trump Intermediary, Plea Deal Suggests (opens Talking Points Memo)
Published May 3, 2022
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A new plea deal reveals an alleged conversation between Stewart Rhodes and an apparent Trump intermediary.
NBC News
Oath Keepers founder tried to phone Trump on Jan. 6, group member tells court (opens NBC News)
Published May 4, 2022
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William Todd Wilson said he was in a hotel with Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes as he spoke with a Trump intermediary and law enforcement tried to clear the Capitol.
KRDO
Top Oath Keepers member says he overheard extremist group's leader trying to connect with Trump after US Capitol riot (opens KRDO)
Published May 4, 2022
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand and Katelyn Polantz, CNN A top member of the Oath Keepers said in court on Wednesday that he overheard the leader of the group, Stewart Rhodes, trying and failing to get in touch with then-President Donald Trump after the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol…
Politico
Oath Keepers leader sought to contact Trump on Jan. 6, court papers indicate (opens Politico)
Published May 4, 2022
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Prosecutors say Stewart Rhodes tried to connect with the then-president after the attack on the Capitol and urge him to ask the group to forcibly oppose the ascension of Joe Biden.
Forbes
Oath Keepers Leader Tried To Contact Trump For Help During Capitol Riot, Court Filing Says (opens Forbes)
Published May 4, 2022
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The founder of the Oath Keepers allegedly tried to get in touch with then-President Donald Trump during the Capitol riot as the National Guard was being deployed to clear out rioters.

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