Bundy's father Cliven said that he was not involved in the occupation, and that it was "not exactly what I thought should happen".

Early in the standoff, a Twitter user claiming to be Ammon Bundy tweeted a statement comparing the group to civil rights activist Rosa Parks.
The account was later found to be a hoax.
Despite this, other involved militants have made comparisons with Parks.

Speaking through his lawyer Mike Arnold the day after his arrest (see below), Bundy urged those remaining at the refuge to "please stand down" and go home.
Bundy's father Cliven said that he was not involved in the occupation, and that it was "not exactly what I thought should happen".
Early in the standoff, a Twitter user claiming to be Ammon Bundy tweeted a statement comparing the group to civil rights activist Rosa Parks. The account was later found to be a hoax. Despite this, other involved militants have made comparisons with Parks.
Speaking through his lawyer Mike Arnold the day after his arrest (see below), Bundy urged those remaining at the refuge to "please stand down" and go home.
Ammon Bundy