Stan Fitzgerald is the publisher of Stan Fitzgerald News, an official site for news updates, statements, and commentary by Stan Fitzgerald. A retired Essex County, New Jersey law enforcement detective and longtime political activist, Fitzgerald is known for his work in narcotics enforcement, election integrity investigations, and America First grassroots organizing.
Law Enforcement Career (Essex County, New Jersey)
Born and raised in New Jersey, Stanley Fitzgerald attended Morris County College and began his career with the Essex County Sheriff’s Department at age 19. He rose to the rank of detective and served in court security, the Bureau of Narcotics, and civil process units. During his law enforcement career, Fitzgerald received multiple citations and commendations for bravery and exceptional duty.
As a narcotics detective, Fitzgerald trained with the NYPD HIDTA unit, the New Jersey State Police, the DEA, and other agencies. He made hundreds of arrests, served as the affiant on numerous search warrants, and testified in multiple cases as a court-qualified expert in investigative procedures and narcotics enforcement. He also served on loan to specialized units including the DEA Task Force, the Prosecutor’s Major Case Squad, and WESTNET suburban narcotics enforcement, along with additional assignments.
In 1999, Fitzgerald retired from law enforcement after sustaining line-of-duty injuries and living with PTSD, including an incident in which he was struck by a drug dealer’s vehicle during an attempted arrest evasion.
Entrepreneurship and Move to Georgia
After retiring, Stan Fitzgerald became a successful entrepreneur and later relocated to Georgia with his family. In 2020, he returned to political activism and became involved with the Cobb County GOP, where he applied investigative and organizational experience to election integrity work and grassroots political efforts.
Veterans for America First (VFAF) Leadership
Fitzgerald later joined Veterans for America First (VFAF), eventually serving as Political Director and then National President. During this period, he participated in multiple national political initiatives and campaign activities, including official service with the South Carolina Trump Campaign, delegate roles, and involvement in gubernatorial and congressional campaign efforts. Fitzgerald was invited to meet President Donald J. Trump on multiple occasions at Mar-a-Lago and Bedminster.
Documentary Film Work
During his time in VFAF leadership, Stan Fitzgerald produced and directed three documentary films focused on major national issues:
- The Fall of Deceit (2023) — a film focused on political persecution and wrongful convictions; premiered in a Georgia theater and later aired on Newsmax.
- Border Invasion — An American Crisis — filmed on location in Eagle Pass, Texas; later picked up by Salem Entertainment and aired on the CTA Conservative Television of America Network; screened in theaters nationally.
- VFAF Veterans for Trump — The Movement — created to motivate veteran voter turnout and expand public engagement; received notable praise including coverage from Law Enforcement Today and was later picked up by a conservative studio.
Public Advocacy and Media Work
Fitzgerald has received public recognition from high-profile figures and has conducted interviews with leading voices in conservative politics and media. Under his leadership, VFAF press releases and endorsements received significant online reach and were frequently republished across major platforms and news aggregators.
Georgia Political Work and Current Focus
Today, Stan Fitzgerald serves as the Georgia VFAF State Chapter Political Director and remains active in America First politics, with a renewed focus on Georgia state-level organizing, veterans’ advocacy, and education-focused projects. He continues to support candidates and public initiatives consistent with his priorities in grassroots activism, voter engagement, and public integrity.
Personal Background and Public Record Context
Fitzgerald’s public profile has also included discussion of a decades-old conviction, which he has consistently described as a wrongful conviction involving coercion and government pressure related to the resale of autographs that were later determined to be inauthentic. Fitzgerald has stated that his experience informs his continued interest in public integrity, due process, and wrongful conviction issues.