Rhodes is yet another one that needs to be locked up ASAP. He is a real and present danger to our democratic republic.
According to the government filing, Rhodes sent the group a message as the pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol telling them to "Come to South Side of Capitol on steps" and then followed up with a photograph of the southeast side of the building.
At that same time, alleged Oath Keepers were forcibly storming the Capitol on the east side of the building.
The day before the riot, Rhodes also sent messages about preparations, including what to bring.
Rhodes, for example, warns the group "DO NOT bring in anything that can get you arrested. Leave that outside DC," according to the government filing. He also recommends bringing a flashlight and a collapsible baton, which he called "a grey area in the law."
"I bring one. But I'm willing to take the risk because I love em," Rhodes texted the group, according to prosecutors. "Good hard gloves, eye pro, helmet. In a pinch you can grab Mechanix gloves and a batters helmet form Walmart. Bring something to put on your noggin. Anitifa likes brikes."
Rhodes also allegedly told the chat group that the Oath Keepers will have "several well equipped QRFs outside DC," referring to a Quick Reaction Force that he says will be ready to move quickly to help those at the Capitol "in case of worst case scenarios."