Roger Stone Calls for Sen. Kelly’s Execution Over Crypto

Roger Stone, a close ally of Donald Trump, called for the execution of Arizona Senator Mark Kelly after Kelly introduced a bill aiming to ban sitting presidents and their families from profiting from cryptocurrency, directly addressing Trump’s promotion of the $TRUMP meme coin. Stone accused Kelly of treason for his past ties to a company that received Chinese investment, claiming execution would be legal if Kelly were convicted. Kelly, whose wife Gabby Giffords survived an assassination attempt, warned of the dangers of Stone's rhetoric and the threat of political violence. The incident drew condemnation from both Democratic and some Republican lawmakers, reflecting bipartisan concern over Trump's cryptocurrency dealings while in office. Stone later asserted his comments referred to a legal process but maintained his position. The controversy highlights ongoing bipartisan unease over presidential power and personal financial gain through crypto assets.