Roger Stone is a veteran Republican political strategist and lobbyist who has been a prominent, and often controversial, figure in American politics for over 50 years. Known for his "dirty trickster" tactics, he has worked on the campaigns of several Republican presidents, most notably Donald Trump.

: 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.

: 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.

: He claimed to be a key force behind the "Brooks Brothers riot" that disrupted the 2000 Florida recount. He has often used aggressive media maneuvers and provocative public statements to influence political outcomes. Relationship with Donald Trump