Death, Sex & Money The “Chest-Clenching Fear” of My Ex-Husband’s Jan 6 Commutation
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Feb 4, 2025 Tasha Adams, the ex-wife of Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, shares her harrowing journey of survival from an abusive marriage shadowed by extreme politics. She discusses her fear upon learning about Stewart's commutation by Trump, emphasizing the emotional turmoil tied to January 6. Tasha reflects on her isolation during their relationship and her courageous escape with their six kids. Battling amidst the chaos, she finds clarity in her own strength and the hope for a better future as she copes with the complexities of her past.
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Meeting and Early Relationship
- Tasha Adams, at 18, met Stuart Rhodes in a dance class and was drawn to his assertiveness and worldliness.
- Early in their relationship, Rhodes displayed possessiveness over her time, but a sudden accident where he shot himself in the eye made her feel trapped.
Manipulation and Control
- Tasha felt obligated to care for Rhodes after his accident, and he used his difficult childhood to manipulate her.
- He leveraged her sensitivity to accusations of entitlement to control her.
Unfulfilled Promises and Frequent Moves
- Tasha quit school and worked as a stripper to support Rhodes' education, with a promise of a house and a treehouse.
- This promise remained unfulfilled, and they moved frequently, with Tasha lacking access to healthcare.