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The Distrust of the Oath Keepers
The Oath Keepers are a group of former members of the U.S. military who have formed an anti-government militia in Washington, D.C. They say they want to remind law enforcement about their oaths and fight back against what they see as government overreach. CNN's John Sutter says he has encountered some veterans who feel there is no legitimate purpose for conflicts like Desert Storm or Iraq War. He says it can come from two different places: one that misses camaraderie; another that wants to claim legitimacy by fighting on its own behalf.