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US Capitol Police are investigating an audio recording in which pro-Trump political operative Roger Stone allegedly discusses assassinating two prominent House Democrats in the weeks before the 2020 election. CNN has not obtained a copy of the recording.
US Capitol Police and the FBI are investigating comments allegedly made by Roger Stone in which he appears to discuss assassinating prominent House Democrats before the 2020 election. Stone is heard in an audio recording allegedly telling his associate that either Rep. Eric Swalwell or Rep. Jerry Nadler "has to die before the election." Stone has denied making the comments, but Rep. Swalwell has urged law enforcement and his colleagues to take the threat seriously. Stone, a long-time Republican operative and ally of former President Donald Trump, has previously come under scrutiny for making violent comments and had contacts with far-right groups, but has not been charged with a crime related to the Capitol attack.
Roger Stone reportedly made threatening remarks about Democratic congressmen Eric Swalwell and Jerry Nadler, saying that one of them "has to die before the election" in 2020. Stone, a close ally of Donald Trump, has a history of controversial statements and associations with far-right groups. Stone denied the reported remarks, calling them "total nonsense" and claiming they were manipulated. Aides to Nadler and Swalwell did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Roger Stone's derogatory comment towards Casey DeSantis, the wife of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, has sparked a furious backlash on social media. Stone, a longtime ally of Donald Trump, used a vulgar insult in response to a post mentioning DeSantis' children during her husband's campaign trail. The comment has drawn criticism from users who believe Stone has crossed a line, with some questioning his association with Trump. Supporters of DeSantis argue that highlighting her family is a normal part of campaigning and suggest that Trump's allies are upset due to DeSantis having a young family.
Former President Donald Trump faces two partial gag orders in relation to his upcoming federal trial and civil fraud case. Violations of gag orders have occurred in other notable cases, such as Roger Stone's conviction for posting a photo of the judge on Instagram, and Marilyn Mosby's fine for replying to a critical comment on Instagram. Other examples include a lawyer's violation in the trial of former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, a Dallas City Council member's violation in a bribery trial, and CNN's violation in the corruption trial of Manuel Antonio Noriega. In a recent case, former billionaire crypto trader Sam Bankman-Fried was sent to jail for violating court rules by disclosing private writings of a key government witness.
Former President Donald Trump claims he will present an "irrefutable" report on election fraud in Georgia, as he and 18 of his allies face criminal charges related to attempts to alter the state's 2020 election results. A video has also emerged allegedly showing Republican consultant Roger Stone working to overturn the election. Meanwhile, a Texas woman has been arrested for threatening to kill the federal judge overseeing the Jan 6 criminal case against Trump. A special prosecutor may be appointed to investigate Georgia's lieutenant governor, who was one of the "unindicted co-conspirators" in the indictment. Trump also criticized Fox News, accusing the network of conspiring against him in the 2024 election.
In a sprawling interview with Roger Stone, former President Donald Trump attacked his former attorney general Bill Barr three times, calling him a "gutless pig" and a "coward who didn't do his job." Trump's criticism came after Barr gave a devastating assessment of the indictment of the president in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case during an appearance on Fox News. Trump also urged his supporters to protest peacefully if they come to the courthouse on Tuesday for his first hearing.
Politico is facing backlash for a "hit piece" against Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, titled "The Casey DeSantis Problem: ‘His Greatest Asset and His Greatest Liability.’" The article quotes anonymous sources who criticize her role in her husband's inner circle, and also invokes a comparison to Lady Macbeth made by Trump loyalist Roger Stone. Critics have accused Politico of sexism and hypocrisy, as the outlet previously criticized the use of the Lady Macbeth trope against the spouses of prominent Democrats. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to launch his 2024 presidential bid next week.
Pastors for Trump, a far-right religious group with ties to Donald Trump loyalists Roger Stone and Michael Flynn, is planning events with pastors in swing state churches to spur more evangelical backing for the former US president’s 2024 campaign. The group is drawing sharp rebukes from mainstream Christian leaders for being extremist, distorting Christian teachings, and endangering American democracy by fueling the spread of Christian nationalism. The group intends to sponsor a “freedom tour” with evening church meetings in key swing states this summer, an effort that could help Trump win more backing from this key Republican voting bloc which could prove crucial to his winning the GOP nomination again.