Roger Stone, a longtime Republican strategist and lobbyist, has recently been embroiled in a controversial situation involving an alleged recording where he discusses assassinating Democratic Congressmen Jerry Nadler and Eric Swalwell. The recording, as reported by Mediaite, purportedly captures a conversation between Stone and former NYPD police officer Sal Greco, during which Stone is heard saying, “It’s time to do it. Let’s go find Swalwell. It’s either Nadler or Swalwell has to die before the election. They need to get the message.” This conversation reportedly took place at Caffe Europa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
These allegations arise in the context of Stone’s previous legal troubles related to the Russia probe and his subsequent pardon by former President Donald Trump. Notably, both Nadler and Swalwell are members of the House Judiciary Committee, which was investigating Trump’s decision to commute Stone’s sentence at the time of the alleged conversation.
In response to these allegations, Roger Stone has fervently denied the claims, suggesting that the recording is a product of AI manipulation. He stated, “Total nonsense. I’ve never said anything of the kind more AI manipulation. You asked me to respond to audios that you don’t let me hear and you don’t identify a source for. Absurd.” This denial is consistent with Stone’s previous rebuttals of similar allegations, including a claim about a plot to abduct a prosecutor, which he also attributed to AI-generated tapes.
Despite Stone’s denials, the situation has sparked significant public outrage. Internet users have expressed disbelief and anger, with many calling for Stone’s imprisonment. Some have questioned how Stone remains free despite such serious allegations, while others have labeled this situation as more than mere “locker room talk”.
The incident raises important questions about the reliability of recordings in the age of advanced AI and the potential for their misuse in political and legal contexts. It also underscores the ongoing tensions and divisions in American politics, particularly concerning figures associated with the Trump administration and their opponents.
Roger Stone’s vehement denial and the lack of public access to the alleged recording leave the truth of the matter uncertain. The situation remains a subject of intense public scrutiny and debate, reflecting the complex interplay of politics, technology, and justice in contemporary society.
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