Roger Stone May 2026

: He openly embraces the title of "dirty trickster" and "agent provocateur," emphasizing a strategy where "it is better to be infamous than to be never famous at all".

: Stone served as a top strategist for Trump's 2015 campaign but left shortly after, with conflicting accounts over whether he resigned or was fired. Despite this, he remained a key informal advisor and supporter. roger stone

: Stone and Trump's relationship dates back to 1979 when they were introduced by attorney Roy Cohn. Stone began encouraging Trump to run for president as early as the 1980s. : He openly embraces the title of "dirty