Roger Stone

Roger Stone is an American political consultant and author known for his work with Republican politicians, including Richard Nixon and Donald Trump. His career in politics spans over 50 years, during which he has been involved in multiple presidential campaigns and has gained notoriety for his unconventional tactics and self-described role as a political provocateur. Stone began his political career working for Nixon's 1972 campaign and went on to serve in the administrations of several Republican presidents. He co-founded the lobbying firm Black, Manafort, Stone and Kelly, which became one of Washington's most prominent political consulting firms in the 1980s. Throughout his career, Stone has authored several books focusing on politics and conspiracy theories, including "The Man Who Killed Kennedy: The Case Against LBJ" and "Nixon's Secrets." His methods and style have made him a controversial figure in American politics, leading to both legal challenges and media attention. In recent years, Stone gained additional public attention through his association with Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and subsequent legal issues, including a conviction for lying to Congress and witness tampering in 2019, for which he received a presidential pardon in 2020.

Reader reviews reflect sharp political divisions in responses to Stone's books. Supporters praise his insider knowledge and direct writing style about political operations. A Goodreads reviewer noted "fascinating behind-the-scenes details about Nixon's presidency that only someone who worked closely with him could know." Critics attack his credibility and cite factual errors. Multiple Amazon reviewers pointed out unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories. One wrote: "Makes wild accusations without evidence and relies heavily on anonymous sources." Common complaints: - Poor sourcing of controversial claims - Repetitive content across books - Partisan tone and bias - Self-promotional writing style Average ratings across platforms: Amazon: 3.5/5 (across all books) Goodreads: 3.2/5 Barnes & Noble: 3.3/5 Most reviewed books: "Stone's Rules" - 4.7/5 (Amazon) "The Making of the President 2016" - 4.6/5 (Amazon) "The Man Who Killed Kennedy" - 3.8/5 (Amazon) Reviews tend to mirror political affiliations, with Republican readers rating books higher than Democratic readers.

The Making of the President 2016: How Donald Trump Orchestrated a Revolution (2017) Chronicles Trump's presidential campaign with detailed accounts of strategies, events, and key players.

Stone's Rules: How to Win at Politics, Business, and Style (2018) Collection of personal principles and maxims developed throughout Stone's political career.

The Bush Crime Family: The Inside Story of an American Dynasty (2016) Examination of the Bush family's political history and influence in American politics.

The Man Who Killed Kennedy: The Case Against LBJ (2013) Presents theory and collected evidence suggesting Lyndon Johnson's involvement in JFK's assassination.

Nixon's Secrets: The Rise, Fall and Untold Truth about the President, Watergate, and the Pardon (2014) Behind-the-scenes account of Nixon's presidency drawing from Stone's personal experiences and research.

The Clintons' War on Women (2015) Critical analysis of Bill and Hillary Clinton's political careers and personal lives.

Jeb! and the Bush Crime Family (2016) Focused examination of Jeb Bush's political career and family connections.

Tricky Dick: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Richard M. Nixon (2017) Biographical account of Nixon's political career and legacy.

Jerome Corsi writes political books focused on conservative viewpoints and conspiracy theories. He co-authored a book with Stone and covers similar topics about the American political establishment.

Ann Coulter produces conservative political commentary and critiques of Democratic policies and leaders. Her writing style and subject matter align with Stone's approach to political analysis.

Dick Morris focuses on insider accounts of American politics based on his experience as a political consultant. He writes about campaign strategies and behind-the-scenes political operations similar to Stone's work.

Ed Klein writes investigative books about American political figures and families, particularly the Clintons. His work contains similar claims about political establishments and power structures that Stone discusses.

David Horowitz authors books about American politics from a conservative perspective, focusing on critiques of progressive movements. He shares Stone's interest in exposing what he sees as corruption in political institutions.