Haiti hires Trump ally Stone for lobbying
Roger Stone’s firm receives 65,000 dollars a month from Haiti’s foreign ministry, according to a public FARA filing.
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The Haitian government has hired American political strategist Roger Stone to represent its interests in Washington. The contract was registered in September under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act, but the precise lobbying objectives have not been publicly explained.
The assignment runs through Drake Ventures, a company linked to Stone. According to public documents, Haiti’s foreign ministry is the foreign principal. The contract runs for twelve months and the fee is 65,000 dollars a month.
That brings the total contract value to 780,000 dollars. The registration was filed with the US authorities on 16 September. FARA requires representatives of foreign governments to disclose their relationship and certain activities.
The public description of the assignment mentions strategic advice, representation and monitoring developments in US policy. The filing does not make clear which specific decisions, programmes or negotiations the firm is expected to influence on Haiti’s behalf.
The choice of Stone stands out because of his longstanding relationship with Donald Trump. Stone was a political adviser to Trump; his sentence was commuted in the past and he was later pardoned. That background may give him access to conservative political networks, but in itself says nothing about the outcome of the assignment.
Haiti is simultaneously trying to exert influence in Washington while the country is under severe political and security pressure. The United States partly determines policy on migration, aid, security and the treatment of Haitian nationals in the US.
It is not known whether the Haitian government has publicly explained the contract itself or what measurable objectives it has attached to the assignment. It therefore remains unclear whether it is primarily about diplomatic advocacy, migration issues, economic support or access to the Trump administration.
One story, several perspectives
What is established
- Haiti has signed a contract with Drake Ventures.
- The company is linked to Roger Stone.
- The assignment is registered in the US under FARA.
Left
Arguments Hiring an influential American political strategist raises questions about transparency and public oversight, especially when a vulnerable state spends a large sum on access to a government.
Values Democratic accountability, equality before the law and protection against backroom politics.
Consequences Without clear objectives and public reporting, the contract could increase distrust in Haiti’s transitional government.
Centre
Arguments Foreign governments may lobby within the rules of the United States, but citizens should be able to see who is paying, for what purpose and with what result.
Values Transparency, diplomatic professionalism and institutional oversight.
Consequences A fully public contract and periodic reporting could distinguish legitimate advocacy from opaque influence.
Right
Arguments Haiti must use every legal route to gain access to Washington, especially when migration, security and US support depend directly on policy in Washington.
Values Advocacy for national interests, pragmatism and effective political access.
Consequences An experienced conservative lobbyist may open doors that diplomatic channels cannot, but the fee must demonstrably be worth the return.
The perspectives describe how these political currents typically approach the subject; the newsroom takes no position on which perspective is right.
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The article’s financial and legal core is based on a public FARA filing and independent reporting. The text makes no claims about the precise lobbying results, because these are not apparent from the sources.
- confirmed Drake Ventures represents Haiti’s foreign ministry. — This is stated in the FARA filing. source
- confirmed The contract provides for 65,000 dollars a month and 780,000 dollars over twelve months. — The amounts are mentioned in independent reporting on the registration. source
- confirmed The registration was filed on 16 September 2026. — The date is given in the FARA registration. source
- confirmed FARA requires certain representatives of foreign governments to make disclosures. — This is the explanation given by the US Department of Justice. source
Editor's note
The registration, contract duration and fee can be found in public records. The precise political objectives and any results of the lobbying have not been publicly confirmed.Sources
- Drake Ventures retained by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Haiti — FARA Tracker
- Haiti Lobbying Contract: US$65,000 a Month to Roger Stone — The Rio Times
- Foreign Agents Registration Act — U.S. Department of Justice
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