As a mob ransacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, Roger Stone, Donald Trump’s longest-serving political adviser, hurried to pack his suitcase inside his elegant suite in the Willard hotel, exclusive video reviewed by The Post shows. wapo.st/3IL3sZv
“I really want to get out of here,” Stone told an aide, as they were filmed at the hotel by a Danish camera crew for a documentary on the veteran Republican operative.
Stone said he feared prosecution by the incoming attorney general, Merrick Garland. wapo.st/3IL3sZv
Stone said he feared prosecution by the incoming attorney general, Merrick Garland. wapo.st/3IL3sZv
On the day of the attack, Stone told the filmmakers the riot was a mistake and would be “really bad” for the pro-Trump movement.
On the eve of the 2020 election, however, he seemed to welcome the prospect of violent clashes with left-wing activists. wapo.st/3IL3sZv
On the eve of the 2020 election, however, he seemed to welcome the prospect of violent clashes with left-wing activists. wapo.st/3IL3sZv
Stone allowed the filmmakers to document his activities during extended periods over more than two years.
Post reporters reviewed more than 20 hours of video filmed for the documentary, “A Storm Foretold,” which is expected to be released later this year. wapo.st/3IL3sZv
Post reporters reviewed more than 20 hours of video filmed for the documentary, “A Storm Foretold,” which is expected to be released later this year. wapo.st/3IL3sZv
In response to questions, Stone said he had no involvement in the Jan. 6 riot. He accused The Post of asking “out of context trick questions” and suggested that video clips of him reviewed for this report could be “deep fakes.” wapo.st/3IL3sZv
The footage shows that Stone privately coordinated protests with prominent figures and communicated by text message with leaders of far-right groups involved in the attack on the Capitol.
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