Trump ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta

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“The US lobbyist Roger Stone... has been condemned for accepting $50,000 a month to “rebuild” relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed government.”

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Multiple independent sources (Ilke News Agency, The Guardian, The Straits Times) report that Roger Stone was commissioned to provide services for Myanmar's military-backed government and specifically mention the $50,000 monthly fee.

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“Myanmar’s leaders... seizing power in a coup in 2021”

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Multiple independent sources confirm that Myanmar's military seized power in a coup in 2021.

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web search NEUTRAL — The military, which seized power in a coup in 2021 , provoking an armed resistance, has now lost control of swathes of the country. And as the conflict enters its fifth year, it is on the brink of fur…
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/jan/31/m…

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web search NEUTRAL — Myanmar’s military seizes power in coup after detaining leader Aung San Suu Kyi and ruling party politicians.
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/31/world/myanmar-aung-san-su…

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web search NEUTRAL — In 2021, a military coup in Myanmar sparked nonviolent protests across the country calling for return of democracy.Following another decisive election loss for its proxy party in 2020, the military se…
https://www.mun-upd.org/post/myanmar-s-2021-revolt

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“According to documents filed under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act, Stone is described as providing “public affairs services” to Myanmar’s ministry of information.”

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FARA filings are cited by multiple independent sources (Ilke News Agency, The Straits Times) stating Stone provided 'public affairs services' to Myanmar's ministry of information.

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web search NEUTRAL — According to filings submitted under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Stone is providing “public affairs services” on behalf of Myanmar’s Ministry of Information.
https://ilkha.com/english/world/trump-ally-roger-stone-paid-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Roger Stone, former adviser to Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has been criticised for providing lobbying to Myanmar’s military-backed government.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/trump-ally-r…

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web search NEUTRAL — Filings under the Foreign Agents Registration Act last week revealed conservative political consultant Mr Stone has been commissioned through consulting firm the DCI Group to provide “public affairs s…
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-activists-…

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“Stone is listed as a consultant for the firm the DCI Group.”

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Both The Guardian and another news source explicitly state that Roger Stone is listed as a consultant for the DCI Group.

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web search NEUTRAL — Roger Jason Stone Jr. (born Roger Joseph Stone Jr.; August 27, 1952) is an American conservative political consultant and lobbyist.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Stone

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web search NEUTRAL — Stone is listed as a consultant for the firm the DCI Group. Stone, 73, is a longtime political strategist and Trump confidante.DCI Group and Roger Stone were both contacted for comment.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/trump-ally-r…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stone is said to draw US$50,000 monthly as a consultant for the Washington-based lobbying firm DCI Group, which signed a US$3 million contract with Myanmar in July last year.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352715/myan…

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“Stone, 73, is a longtime political strategist and Trump confidante.”

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The Guardian explicitly describes Stone as 73, a longtime political strategist, and a Trump confidante. While the provided Wikipedia snippet for 'Roger' was irrelevant, the news source provides the specific detail.

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web search NEUTRAL — From c. 1650 up to c. 1870, Roger was slang for the word "penis". [5][6][7] In Under Milk Wood, Dylan Thomas writes "jolly, rodgered" suggesting both the sexual double entendre and the pirate term "Jo…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger

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web search NEUTRAL — The Ameswell Hotel offers three unique dining outlets: Roger, an indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant, The Flyby, an all-day café, and the Airstream for snacks and craft cocktails relaxing by the pool or…
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 6, 2024 · The name was borne by the Norman lords Roger I, who conquered Sicily in the 11th century, and his son Roger II, who ruled Sicily as a king. This name was very popular in France in the fi…
https://www.behindthename.com/name/roger

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“In 2019 he was convicted of obstructing a congressional investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election.”

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Multiple sources (The Guardian and others) confirm Stone was convicted in November 2019 of obstructing a congressional investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign's alleged collusion with Russia.

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web search NEUTRAL — Stone, 67, was convicted in November 2019 of obstructing a congressional investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/11/roger-stone-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mr Stone was arrested in January 2019 in connection with Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe into alleged collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47002918

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web search NEUTRAL — Mr. Stone, 67, was convicted in federal court of seven felonies for obstructing the congressional inquiry, lying to investigators under oath and trying to block the testimony of a witness whose accoun…
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/15/us/politics/roger-stone-t…

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“He was sentenced to 40 months, but never went to jail.”

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Evidence from YouTube and news reports confirm he was sentenced to 40 months but avoided jail due to clemency.

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web search NEUTRAL — From c. 1650 up to c. 1870, Roger was slang for the word "penis". [5][6][7] In Under Milk Wood, Dylan Thomas writes "jolly, rodgered" suggesting both the sexual double entendre and the pirate term "Jo…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger

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web search NEUTRAL — The Ameswell Hotel offers three unique dining outlets: Roger, an indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant, The Flyby, an all-day café, and the Airstream for snacks and craft cocktails relaxing by the pool or…
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 6, 2024 · The name was borne by the Norman lords Roger I, who conquered Sicily in the 11th century, and his son Roger II, who ruled Sicily as a king. This name was very popular in France in the fi…
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“He was granted clemency by Trump in 2020.”

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Multiple sources, including NPR and news reports, confirm that Donald Trump granted Roger Stone clemency in 2020.

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web search NEUTRAL — Washington DC conservative mainstay Roger Stone was granted clemency by President Donald Trump to avoid a 40-month prison sentence for lying to Congress and ...
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web search NEUTRAL — “Roger Stone and everybody has to be treated fairly,” Mr. Trump said after the sentencing in February. “This has not been a fair process.” Mr. Stone was sentenced against a backdrop of upheaval at the…
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/10/us/politics/trump-roger-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — Roger Stone Clemency Latest Example Of Trump Rewarding His Friends, Scholars Say. July 12, 2020 12:33 PM ET.
https://www.npr.org/2020/07/12/890075577/roger-stone-clemenc…

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“The US has imposed various sanctions against individuals and businesses linked to Myanmar’s military over recent years.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm or deny the specific claim regarding US sanctions on Myanmar's military.

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“The coup, which ousted the government of Aung San Suu Kyi”

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Cross-reference from Deutsche Welle confirms the 2021 coup ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Min Aung Hlaing has been Myanmar's de facto leader since the 2021 coup, when the military ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. She was later sentenced to 27 years in prison in proceeding…
https://www.dw.com/en/myanmar-coup-leader-min-aung-hlaing-el…

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“The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, a UN entity established by the UN Human Rights Council, warned in 2024 of “substantial evidence” that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed by the Myanmar military after the coup.”

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“Myanmar’s military rulers held staggered elections earlier this year”

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“Min Aung Hlaing, the military general who led the 2021 coup was appointed president last month.”

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“In March, more than 450 people were killed in air and drone strikes... according to Acled”

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Trump ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta

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