What is Roger Stone's net worth and salary?
Roger Stone is an American political strategist, lobbyist and author who has a net worth of $50 thousand. Roger Stone is known for being one of Donald Trump's closest advisers during his presidency. Over the decades, Roger has been involved in political campaigns involving prominent Republicans such as Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush and more. He was a co-founder of the lobbying firm Black, Manafort, Stone and Kelly which famously represented the lobbying interests of some very controversial foreign regimes such as Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos and Congolese dictator Mobutu Sese Seko. The "Manafort" in "Black, Manafort, Stone and Kelly" was equally-controversial lobbyist, Paul Manafort.
Over the years Roger has himself been a controversial figure. He is known for openly deploying dirty tactics to advance a political agenda or campaign. He once referred to CNN commentator as an "Entitled Diva Bitch". He referred to a different CNN commentator as a "fat negro" and a "stupid negro". Many of the most outlandish accusations about a political opponent are said to originate from Roger. He was one of the main figures pushing the narrative that Hillary Clinton has Parkinson's disease. Roger was also the source behind a National Enquirer story about Ted Cruz having five extramarital affairs.
Arrest And Financial Problems
Roger Stone was arrested by the FBI on January 25, 2019 at his home in Ft. Lauderdale. At the time of his arrest he was informed that he was being indicted on charges of obstruction, giving false statements (five counts) and witness tampering. His home in New York City was also raided at the same time.
In several interviews immediately following his arrest Roger claimed to be broke. It's unclear if that claim included his presumptive future legal defense costs which could top $1-2 million. This would be a mighty financial fall for a guy who at the peak of his political consulting career in the 80s and 90s reportedly earned $1 million per year.
During a February 2021 hearing over a controversial Instagram post, Mr. Stone told a judge that since his arrest his "business has dried up" and he's "exhausted his savings". He claimed he was having trouble putting food on the table and paying his rent.
Swinger Ads
In 1996 the National Enquirer exposed ads that Roger and his wife had placed in a swinger magazine called "Swing Fever" seeking sexual partners. Stone denied the allegations at first but eventually admitted the ads were authentic. One of their ads read:
"We are hot, athletic and very fit. We are seeking similar couples or exceptional muscular, well hung, single men. She's 40DD-24-36 and bi. She loves to f**k hard and deep. He's 195 lbs., trim, muscular and 8″ +. She prefers jocks, military men, and body builders. No fat people or smokers need respond. Send photo and phone. No photo, no response! We are interested in DC, VA, MD, NYC, Miami, and LA."
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Early Life and Political Career
Roger Stone was born on August 27, 1952 in Norwalk, Connecticut. He was raised in a wealthy family and attended George Washington University, but dropped out before completing his degree. Stone became involved in politics at a young age, and worked on the campaigns of several Republican politicians in the 1970s.
One of Stone's early political mentors was Richard Nixon, and he worked on Nixon's 1972 re-election campaign. Stone was just 19 years old at the time, but he quickly made a name for himself as a skilled political operative. He went on to work on several other Republican campaigns throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and quickly became known as one of the most effective and controversial strategists in the business.
Controversies and Scandals
Over the course of his career, Roger Stone has been at the center of several high-profile controversies and scandals. He has been accused of engaging in dirty tricks, spreading false information, and using unethical tactics to win elections. Stone has also been accused of having close ties to several notorious figures in the world of politics and business.
One of the most significant controversies involving Roger Stone occurred during the 2016 presidential election. Stone was an early supporter of Donald Trump's campaign, and worked as a political consultant for the campaign for several months. He was later accused of having direct contact with Russian operatives who were attempting to interfere in the election, and was investigated by the FBI and other government agencies.
Despite these controversies, Stone remained a fixture in Republican politics, and continued to be a vocal supporter of President Trump throughout his presidency.
Conviction and Pardon
In 2019, Roger Stone was indicted by a federal grand jury on several charges related to his activities during the 2016 presidential campaign. He was charged with lying to Congress, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. Stone was found guilty on all counts in November 2019, and was sentenced to 40 months in prison.
However, in July 2020, President Trump commuted Stone's sentence, citing what he called "a horrible and very unfair situation." The move was highly controversial and drew criticism from many in the political and legal communities.
Since his release from prison, Roger Stone has remained active in the world of politics. He continues to be a vocal supporter of President Trump and has been a frequent guest on conservative media outlets. He has also continued to be a controversial figure, and has been involved in several high-profile incidents, including a confrontation with a Black Lives Matter protester in July 2020.
In addition to his political activities, Stone is also an author and commentator. He has written several books on politics and has appeared on several news programs to provide his perspective on current events.
Personal Life
Roger Stone is known for his flamboyant personality and his love of flashy suits and accessories. He has been married twice and has one child. Stone is also an avid collector of political memorabilia and has one of the largest collections of political buttons and campaign posters in the world.
