Ex-Trump Strategist Explains What The Hell is Going On With the GOP Frontrunner

The Daily Beast ^ | August 10, 2015 | Matt Lewis

[OddLane]

A few days ago, Donald Trump’s senior advisor, Roger Stone, suddenly left the campaign. Stone insists he resigned, and that Team Trump simply caught wind of his imminent departure, and leaked word he had been terminated.

I’ve known the legendary strategist for years, and have interviewed him numerous times. I caught up with him for a quick phone call on Monday morning. As always, Roger Stone is both quotable and colorful. Enjoy.

Good to talk with you, as always. What the hell happened this weekend?

I wasn’t fired. I quit. And I quit because I felt I was having no impact on the direction of the campaign, which got off to an extraordinarily good start. I think he’s unique, in that he has the stature and the media access and independence to drive a reform message all the way to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

[Suz in AZ]

I quit because I felt I was having no impact on the direction of the campaign

Translation: He wouldn't do it MY way.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

So he leaves the campaign and goes out and bad-mouths his former employer.

Anybody who hires this dipweed in the future deserves to be betrayed.

[jimbo123]

Roger Stone 1996

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

Worth a read. Nothing terribly insightful, though.

[Kickass Conservative]

I’m surprised the Guy didn’t have to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement when he was originally hired.

Trump’s Lawyers must be getting soft.

[hoosiermama]

Search for the NEWYORKER article on this ....whatever. You can link it but not post. Their rules
Good riddance! !!

[RC one]

He wasn’t bad mouthing Donald in the article. Far from it.

[PghBaldy]

Thank you for posting. Interesting article.

[Starstruck]

Circa 1996 National Inquirer? Great source for anything.

[Nickname]

Yeah, he came across as a class act.

[Behind Liberal Lines]

So he leaves the campaign and goes out and bad-mouths his former employer.

Actually, in the full interview he's very complementary of Trump and bad-mouths, if anyone, some of Trumps' other "handlers."

[RC one]

Donald needs this guy back on the payroll.

[jimbo123]

Unpaid Dole Adviser Resigns: Reports Say He Placed Sex Ads

September 12, 1996

An unpaid consultant to Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole was forced to resign Thursday after two supermarket tabloids reported he and his wife had advertised for group sex.

Consultant Roger Stone was a member of Dole’s “Clinton accountability team,” whose job was to point out inconsistencies in the president’s record.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1996-09-12/news/9609130259_1_nelson-warfield-dole-campaign-spokesman-presidential-candidate-bob-dole

[Fiddlstix]

[Calpublican]

Did you actually read the article?

There was no badmouthing. It was very appropriate.

[NeoCaveman]

I find it funny that Trump fans attack the sex lives of anyone who would dare to criticize the Donald.

[Lib-Lickers 2]

looks like the toe sucker down there too

[Dr. Sivana]

Circa 1996 National Inquirer? Great source for anything.

Like with John Edwards, this one was true.

Hey, Roger Stone helped his then wife (Ann Stone) start up Republicans for Choice. BTW, he is not exactly discreet about his porn addiction. He's a very screwed up man, and Trump is best off without him.

[SamAdams76]

I read the interview and this guy is not burning any bridges, that’s for sure.