Oliver Stone Defends Trump Amid Criminal Trials

Renowned film director Oliver Stone has come to the defense of former President Donald Trump amid his ongoing criminal trials. In an interview with Variety, Stone, despite his known opposition to Trump, likened the trials to a form of warfare against political opponents, a tactic he referred to as "lawfare."

Stone remarked on the gravity of the charges surrounding the Trump-Biden election:

• "The charges on both sides of the Trump-Biden election are pretty wild."

• He noted the increasing trend of using legal battles as a weapon against political figures, not just in America but globally.

• Stone emphasized that some of the charges against Trump, regardless of one’s political stance, are relatively minor.

During the interview, when Stone began discussing Trump, his publicist attempted to redirect the conversation, but Stone insisted on continuing. He argued for significant reforms in the U.S. election system, suggesting it should adopt aspects of European models to reduce the influence of money in politics.

Stone highlighted several key points:

• Election systems in Europe, such as those in Britain and France, have stricter rules that limit campaign costs and the influence of corporate sponsors.

• The U.S. should consider implementing public funding for campaigns to ensure fairer elections and diminish the control of wealthy interests.

• Stone advocated for a multi-party system, suggesting that the current two-party dominance limits political diversity and representation.

Stone's comments reflect a broader concern about the integrity and fairness of political processes in the U.S., echoing calls for reform to ensure that elections are not swayed by financial power.

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