Oath Keepers: Origins and Awakening

This chapter explores the founding of the Oath Keepers organization, tracing its roots back to the Ron Paul movement and the complex socio-political landscape of its inception. A former member shares their emotional journey, grappling with personal and ideological conflicts, particularly in the wake of the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Through poignant reflections on personal loss and disillusionment, the chapter examines the intertwining of individual relationships and extremist ideologies during a tumultuous political period.