It was Street Theater.
Putting him in jail violates his 1st Amendment rights.
As a citizen of the independent nation of CHAZ, he is not subject to US law.
The ATF didn't read him his rights.
The ATF itself is illegal and should not have arrest privileges.
Choose one. Besides, they haven't found the rifle. (What's an suppressed M4 doing in a Seattle cop car, anyhow?)
Make sure you go from thread to thread moaning that nothing will ever change. It’s the best way to get things done and it is highly motivational.
On a side note,I love how these cops let go possession of their weapons. Any ex-military would never think of that but maybe I am wrong. I would leave the car as the barbarians have their way and I would take the rifle. A rude awakening would doom anyone who tried to take my weapons.