Roger Stone told Newsmax the Department of Justice's renewed inquiry into the origins of the Russia-collusion narrative is intended to pursue "justice and accountability," not political revenge. The DOJ has issued new grand jury subpoenas in a Florida-based probe examining whether intelligence officials conspired against President Trump, though it is unclear whether charges will follow. Stone and former Trump adviser George Papadopoulos said declassified documents prompted the renewed scrutiny and urged investigators to determine whether officials, including former CIA Director John Brennan, acted lawfully.
Roger Stone Says DOJ Probe Seeks 'Justice and Accountability,' Not Retribution
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Longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone told Newsmax that the Justice Department's renewed inquiry into the origins of the Russia-collusion narrative aims to deliver "justice and accountability," not "revenge and retaliation." Stone made the remarks on Newsmax's "National Report," where he discussed a Florida-based DOJ probe that has issued new grand jury subpoenas to former government officials.
What Stone Said
"It looks to me like we're finally going to get justice and accountability," Stone said. "No, this is not about revenge and retaliation. It is about justice and accountability." He appeared on the program alongside George Papadopoulos, a former foreign policy adviser to Trump's 2016 campaign, who echoed Stone's call for accountability rather than partisan retribution.
Investigation And New Subpoenas
According to The Associated Press, the Department of Justice has issued fresh grand jury subpoenas as part of a probe centered in Florida that is examining whether intelligence officials conspired against President Donald Trump. It remains unclear whether the investigation will result in criminal charges.
Declassified Documents And Scrutiny
Stone credited documents declassified during former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's tenure with prompting renewed scrutiny of how the intelligence community handled probes related to Trump. Gabbard's office has said the released materials show intelligence was manipulated to promote a false narrative tying Trump to Russia; critics have disputed that characterization.
Officials Under Review
Former CIA Director John Brennan has been reported as one official under scrutiny. Brennan's lawyers have said prosecutors consider him a target as investigators examine whether he gave false testimony to Congress. Brennan has denied any wrongdoing. Stone urged investigators to question Brennan about the Steele dossier and its relationship to the January 2017 intelligence community assessment on Russian interference.
Stone: "Why did you take the Steele dossier, which he knew was a fraudulent document paid for by Hillary Clinton without any basis in truth and fact?"
Context From Previous Inquiries
Special Counsel Robert Mueller was appointed in May 2017 amid investigations into Russian election interference and the firing of FBI Director James Comey. Mueller's report documented extensive Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 election but did not establish that the Trump campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government. Subsequent reviews found significant errors in parts of the FBI's Russia investigation, though they did not establish a criminal conspiracy by senior law enforcement officials against President Trump.
The DOJ's current activity reflects a continued effort to determine how the original inquiries unfolded and whether officials acted lawfully. At this stage, key questions remain: whether the probe will produce charges and what, if any, new facts will emerge.
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