Roger Stone's Delaware Crossing Stunt Drowns in a Hail of Rocks and Boos

What began as an ambitious, if somewhat bizarre, publicity stunt for a film about Roger Stone, the notorious long-time ally of Donald Trump, ended in an utterly chaotic and deeply embarrassing spectacle on the banks of the Delaware River. Intended to commemorate a moment of American history while simultaneously promoting Stone’s cinematic portrait, the event instead saw Stone, quite literally, run out of town under a hail of rocks and vitriolic chants.

The scene was Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, a location steeped in the very history Stone purportedly wished to honor.

The concept was simple: Stone, known for his flamboyant style and historical affectations, would participate in a reenactment of George Washington’s legendary crossing of the Delaware River. The aim was to create a memorable, media-friendly moment, tying Stone’s persona to a grand American narrative – a perfect backdrop for a film premiere.

However, the best-laid plans of political operatives and filmmakers often go awry, especially when they involve figures as polarizing as Roger Stone.

As the reenactment unfolded, the serene, historical ambiance quickly dissolved. Instead of the anticipated reverent onlookers or curious tourists, Stone was met by a far more vocal and hostile contingent. An angry crowd had gathered, seemingly united in their disdain for the veteran political strategist.

The chants began, raw and unyielding: "F* Roger Stone!" and "Traitor!" echoed through the crisp air, swiftly escalating the tension.

What followed was a shocking display of public fury as members of the crowd began to hurl projectiles. Rocks, not water or snow, became the medium of their protest, landing alarmingly close to Stone. The optics were disastrous: a man attempting to embody a pivotal moment of national unity found himself the target of an enraged mob, a stark symbol of contemporary political division.

The situation rapidly became untenable.

Law enforcement, who were present to manage the event, were forced to intervene decisively to ensure Stone's safety. The planned dignified departure transformed into a hurried, undignified extraction. Stone was quickly whisked away by police, effectively ending the stunt in a public relations catastrophe.

The imagery of a prominent political figure being escorted away under duress, after being pelted by objects, was hardly the triumphant visual the filmmakers had envisioned.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the volatile political climate and the fervent passions that figures like Stone ignite.

For a man who frequently draws parallels between himself and historical figures, this particular reenactment offered a harsh, unintended echo: being treated by an angry populace much like an unpopular figure from the annals of history, facing the wrath of a community that clearly felt he represented something antithetical to their values.

The Delaware crossing, meant to be a moment of cinematic triumph, instead became a vivid, rock-strewn testament to a campaign stunt gone horribly, publicly wrong.