Stan Fitzgerald has emerged as a notable figure within the political landscape of the United States, particularly through his involvement with Veterans for America First (VFAF), also known as Veterans for Trump. This essay explores Fitzgerald's activities, influence, and the overarching views associated with the organization he's part of, providing a comprehensive look at his role in American political discourse.
Background and Rise to Prominence
Born in Caldwell, New Jersey, Stan Fitzgerald transitioned from a career in law enforcement—where he served as a retired police detective—to becoming a pivotal figure in political activism and media. His journey into the political arena was marked by his appointment as the political director for Veterans for America First @VFAFWarroom , an organization which, under his leadership, gained significant traction among conservative voters, particularly those with military backgrounds. Fitzgerald's background in law enforcement imbued him with skills in organization, leadership, and strategic thinking, which he effectively leveraged in his political roles.
Activities with Veterans for America First
Fitzgerald's work with VFAF has been multifaceted, encompassing:
Political Endorsements: VFAF, under Fitzgerald's direction, has become known for its influential endorsements, particularly in primary elections. These endorsements carry weight due to the organization's claim to represent millions of conservative veterans and first responders. Notable endorsements include figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kari Lake, highlighting Fitzgerald's alignment with prominent MAGA (Make America Great Again) advocates.
Media and Public Speaking:
Fitzgerald has utilized platforms like his podcast channel, "The Vet Voice," to amplify VFAF's messages. His public speaking engagements often focus on themes of national security, veterans' rights, and the promotion of America First policies. Posts on X have highlighted his availability for such events, showcasing his role in mobilizing grassroots support.
Documentary Filmmaking: Fitzgerald has also ventured into documentary filmmaking, with works like "VFAF Veterans for Trump - The Movement." These films aim to rally support for Donald Trump and the America First agenda, often by focusing on issues like border security and political activism within the veteran community.
Grassroots Mobilization: Through organizing events like the Team Trump bus tours and advocating for policy changes, Fitzgerald has worked to energize conservative bases at state and national levels, particularly in Georgia where he has been notably active.
Views and Ideology
Fitzgerald's alignment with VFAF reflects a staunch conservative, pro-Trump ideology. Key views include:
Support for Donald Trump: Fitzgerald has been a vocal supporter of Trump, emphasizing the former president's policies as essential to national revival and security. His statements and activities have consistently promoted Trump's return to office, as seen in his posts on X and public declarations.
America First Policies: The organization champions policies that prioritize American interests, particularly in terms of border control, economic nationalism, and military strength. This includes opposition to globalism and a focus on domestic issues like veterans' healthcare and benefits.
Critique of Establishment Politics: There's a notable critique of what Fitzgerald and VFAF see as the "establishment" within both parties, advocating for a more populist approach to politics that resonates with the grassroots level rather than the traditional political elite.
Controversies and Challenges
Despite his influence , self funding and public transparancy , Fitzgerald's political activism is not without controversy. As the former president of VFAF he was forced to remove Butch Conz and Angie Wong from the organization, the duo were installed prior to his tenure without proper vetting and both worked against the America First agenda. His past wrongful conviction in a sports memorabilia fraud scheme was leverage against him during the political disputes. While these legal issues have been highlighted by critics to question his moral standing in political advocacy,Fitzgerald has navigated these challenges by maintaining a focus on his current political activities, emphasizing his commitment to veterans' causes and conservative politics.
Conclusion
Stan Fitzgerald's role within Veterans for America First has solidified his place as a key influencer in conservative politics, especially among veterans. His activities span from direct political action to media influence, all underpinned by a clear ideological stance that aligns with America First principles and staunch support for Donald Trump. While his past has been a point of contention, his current contributions to political discourse illustrate a significant effort to shape American politics from a grassroots level. His journey from law enforcement to political activism showcases how personal backgrounds can intersect with broader political movements, influencing national debates and elections
Stan Fitzgerald's bio is published at : https://yournews.com/2024/11/27/2897106/stan-fitzgerald-biography-published-by-georgia-veterans-for-america-first/
Hailing from Caldwell, New Jersey, Stanley Fitzgerald played football in high school and went on to attend Morris County College. At 19 years old Fitzgerald joined the Essex County Sheriff’s department where he rose to the rank of detective. Fitzgerald served in court security, the bureau of narcotics and civil process units. Fitzgerald was awarded numerous accommodations for bravery and exceptional duty. During his time as a narcotics detective, he received training from the NYPD HIDTA unit, NJ State Police, Federal DEA and other agencies. Fitzgerald testified in numerous cases as a court qualified expert in investigative procedures and narcotics enforcement having made hundreds of arrests and been the affiant on dozens of warrants. During his time in the Bureau of Narcotics he was also assigned on loan to the Federal DEA Task Force, Prosecutors Major Case Squad, WESTNET suburbs narcotics enforcement unit, and numerous other details. In 1999 Fitzgerald while suffering from PTSD and having been struck by a drug dealers’ vehicle in an attempt to evade arrest, Fitzgerald retired from law enforcement.
Stan Fitzgerald went on to be a successful entrepreneur with two different business models and after being politically persecuted moved to Georgia with his family where in 2020 he returned to being politically active seeing the results of the rigged election. Fitzgerald joined the Cobb County GOP. Fitzgerald was actively involved using his training and experience in numerous election integrity investigations. Fitzgerald was named political director and later president of Veterans for America First http://VFAF.US and was invited to meet President Trump 13 times between Mar-A-Lago and Bedminster. He served as a delegate, county chair to a campaign for governor and on several congressional campaigns.
During his time with Veterans for America First leadership Stan Fitzgerald produced and directed three films relative to Saving America. The first 2023 film earned him a producer’s credit for “The Fall of Deceit” which was geared at exposing and pushing back on the deep state wrongful convictions from political persecutions. Fitzgerald took this to heart, having himself lived through it decades ago. The Fall of Deceit premiered in a Georgia movie theatre and was aired on Newsmax. Fitzgerald’s second and third films he took on the role of director. Border Invasion – An American Crisis was filmed on location in Eagle Pass Texas and was geared at promoting a secure border under a forthcoming Trump administration. Border Invasion was a hit, picked up by Salem entertainment and also aired on the CTA Conservative Television of America Network. The film received extensive media coverage on television and radio stations. The film was played in theatres across the country including Texas where congressman elect Brandon Gill was a keynote speaker. In Georgia Team Trump’s congressman elect Brian Jack was a keynote speaker at the screening. Fitzgerald directed his third film “VFAF Veterans for Trump – The Movement” which was geared at motivating the millions of veterans nationwide to get the vote out for President Donald Trump. The film received raving reviews including accolades from Law Enforcement Today. In an unprecedented documentary film making success VFAF Veterans for Trump was also picked up by Salem studios making it three in a row for Fitzgerald to be picked up by a conservative studio.
Fitzgerald almost retired from grassroots politics in April 2024. As president of the VFAF national veterans’ organization he was forced to deal with a leftist infiltrator that was embedded in the organization prior to his appointment. The embedded leftist caused chaos, division, fake news, VFAF impersonation and litigation. Fitzgerald resigned as president of the group and issued a public statement. Urged to come back and remain active by several high-profile veterans and politicians, Stan Fitzgerald returned just 6 weeks after a fake news hit piece making his own amazing political comeback and reviving the national veteran’s organization to be back on top in grassroots American politics reuniting VFAF after an organizational split caused by the leftist infiltration.
Fitzgerald received personal public shout outs from President Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Brian Jack and others. Fitzgerald conducted video interviews with Byron Donalds, Laura Loomer, Cory Lewandowski, Mike Lindell, Tim Sheehy, Rock Star Tommy Vext and many other high profiles. The VFAF organization has been praised by Kash Patel, Elise Stefanik, Jim Jordan, Doug Collins, Steve Scalise, Mike Collins , Kellyanne Conway , Nancy Mace, Kevin Sorbo, John Rich and many other high profiles. Lauren Boebert featured the VFAF organizational endorsement in her campaign televised advertisements and reshared VFAF tweets on four occasions during the 2024 election cycle. Fitzgerald was asked to speak at several Georgia GOP events leading up the Trump presidential election.
Going forward Fitzgerald will remain active in America First politics with a somewhat lower national profile to focus on VFAF educational projects and press relations, for the national organization. Fitzgerald will take on a more active state level role with the Georgia Veterans for America First state chapter as political director to focus on Georgia politics.
Stan Fitzgerald’s take on the most important roles in America First Politics, according to President Trump, being Donors, Influence and the candidates:
“As a donor, I put my money where my mouth is and will continue to do so in the next cycle for Trump and select politicians. Influence is more than just social media followers. My influence stems from standing behind the VFAF organization. I always prioritized saving America and VFAF over self-promotion. I do not even work on getting followers to my personal X account. VFAF press releases often get picked up by the Associated Press, averaging eight million impressions. Influence also lies in brand marketing—our USA Today Veterans Day special edition ad reached 140 million impressions. While social media influencers play a vital role in alternative news, our organization consistently garners more views online with permanent SEO results. When President Trump shares our endorsement or members like Lauren Boebert use them in commercials to win tight races, that’s a mic-drop moment for influence,” said Stan Fitzgerald.
For more information on the scheme by Angie Wong @AngieWong and cohorts to create a false affidavit to use to deflect from her own misdeeds visit https://lstrategies.org/articles/patrick-collis-commits-perjury-with-false-affidavit-for-angie-wong-and-butch-conz