- What role is Roger Ailes playing in Donald Trump's campaign? - Ailes is giving advice to Trump directly, according to reports from multiple outlets, including CNN, but not giving advice to the campaign. The distinction is significant because Ailes is a subject of controversy. http://money.cnn.com/2016/08/21/media/roger-ailes-donald-trump-kellyanne-conway-campaign-advice/index.html 7 comments politics