Eric Swalwell: Prosecute Roger Stone For Planning To Murder Me

Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is calling for Roger Stone, a long-time adviser to former President Donald Trump, to face prosecution for allegedly plotting to assassinate him.

This assertion follows the emergence of a tape where Stone is purportedly heard discussing plans to assassinate Swalwell and Representative Jerrold Nadler, also a Democrat from New York, per The Messenger.

The tape, allegedly capturing Stone’s conversation with former New York police officer Sal Greco, reveals Stone talking about murdering the Democratic lawmakers, a shocking revelation that has stirred the political landscape. “Either Swalwell or Nadler has to die before the election. They need to get the message,” Stone is heard saying on the tape, recorded weeks before the 2020 election. His words, “It’s time to do it. Let’s go find Swalwell … Then we’ll see how brave the rest of them are,” indicate a chilling resolve.

However, Stone has dismissed the tape as fake, echoing his denial of a similar phone call recorded in a recent documentary. The legal implications of these allegations are significant, considering Stone’s history. Convicted of making false statements, obstruction, and witness tampering during Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election interference, Stone was later pardoned by Trump in 2020.

Reacting to the news, Swalwell expressed his firm belief in Stone’s prosecution, citing concerns for his family’s safety and the integrity of the rule of law in America. He emphasized the urgency of addressing such threats, not with violence but through the democratic process of voting. His defiant message to Stone: “I’m not going away. We’re not going to be intimidated.”

The Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., tasked with safeguarding federal lawmakers, have initiated an investigation into Stone’s alleged remarks. Nadler, also a target of the supposed plot, reported discussing the matter with both the police and the FBI.

This incident encapsulates a broader narrative of political tension and the challenges to maintaining civility and legal order in American politics.

The alleged assassination plot against Democratic representatives underscores a worrying trend of escalating hostility and the crucial need for robust legal responses to protect democratic values and the safety of public officials.