The Eric Metaxas Show #49 - Roger Stone
Feb 3, 2026
Roger Stone, longtime Republican strategist known for his political firebrand tactics, chats about Trump’s foreign-policy choices. He discusses targeted actions in Iran and Venezuela. He covers unrest in Minnesota and the Insurrection Act as an option. He talks about 2020 litigation, voting-machine claims, and alleged deep state accountability.
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Limited Power Projection Works
- Roger Stone argues Trump projects limited, effective military power without long-term occupations.
- He cites strikes on Iran's nuclear program and Venezuela operations as examples of smart non-interventionism.
Oil As Strategic Leverage
- Stone says U.S. aims to deny oil to allies of hostile regimes and destabilize adversaries.
- He views controlling Venezuelan oil as strategically beneficial to hurt Cuba and China.
'Deal' Means Regime Exit
- Stone interprets Trump's call for a "deal" in Iran as urging the theocracy to relinquish power.
- He prefers a transitional government and democratic elections over returning the Shah.
