A new report by Politico revealed on Wednesday that Republicans in the House of Representative begged Donald Trump behind closed doors not to give clemency to Roger Stone because it would hurt Republicans in November.
According to Politico, Stone knew about the Republicans and revealed the news on a podcast hosted by Charlie Kirk.
“Congressman Matt Gaetz from my home state of Florida, who I know was out there when [House Minority Leader] Kevin McCarthy and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) were arguing against any clemency for Roger Stone because it might cost the Republicans seats,” Stone said. “I know that Matt Gaetz was standing tall, both privately and in public, on my behalf.”
Politico cited a source who confirmed that McCarthy and Stefanik told Trump while on Air Force One that it would be a problem.
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According to the report, there were other Republicans who were also against Trump’s decision.
“Of those who did speak, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) called it “unprecedented, historic corruption” and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) said he disagreed with the decision. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), on the other hand, endorsed Trump’s commutation decision, saying it was appropriate because Stone was a first-time non-violent offender,” noted Politico.
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