Political operative and bagman for President Donald Trump, Roger Stone remains a convicted felon.<br />He lied to Congress about foreign interference in the 2016 election and pressured a witness to do the same.<br />Nevertheless, CNN reports Trump commuted Stone's 40-month sentence on Friday.<br />Roger Stone has already suffered greatly. He was treated very unfairly, as were many others in this case. Roger Stone is now a free man! White House statement<br />Some see Trump's favor to Stone as an effort to keep him quiet. But in this case, it might not even be necessary.<br />As a lifelong political soldier, it was doubtful that Stone was going to flip on Trump. And even if he wanted to, could he have betrayed the president?<br />After decades of deception and dirty tricks, Stone's word would have little credibility with prosecutors or the public.
