Peter Navarro
The latest on Peter Navarro. A member of the Trump administration, Navarro served as the Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy (2017-2021) and was the Director of the National Trade Council in 2017. Navarro was a close advisor to former President Trump, largely on trade, but he also advised on the COVID-19 response and Trump's false election fraud claims. Navarro refused to comply with the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack. He was indicted by a grand jury on two counts of contempt of Congress and eventually plead guilty.
Over 200 Donald Trump documents to be handed over in huge court defeat
A D.C. judge has ordered that Peter Navarro hand over as many as 250 emails on a personal account that related to official White House business.
Trump ally Peter Navarro appeals for cash as he bemoans Democrat "lawfare"
"My legal bills just broke half a million bucks & I face a long road ahead," Navarro tweeted on Monday, asking supporters for financial help.
Donald Trump attempts to save one his most loyal allies
Trump penned a last-minute letter in hopes of derailing the Justice Department's prosecution of former White House adviser Peter Navarro.
Trump ally Peter Navarro prepares surprise witnesses for contempt trial
Navarro, who is representing himself, has claimed he is covered by executive privilege dating back to his time in the White House.
Jared Kushner Won't Return to White House if Trump Wins in 2024: Navarro
Speaking to Newsweek about his new book, the former White House trade adviser said Kushner had "talked himself out" of a return to any future Trump administration.
Trump Loyalist Peter Navarro Slams 'Thievery' of White House Documents
The former White House adviser discussed the controversy surrounding Gary Cohn, who is alleged to have removed materials straight from Trump's desk.
Donald Trump Backed Failed Coup to Remove Jared Kushner: Navarro
Navarro has claimed that Trump was unwilling to personally fire Kushner from his role with the campaign.
Trump Ally Skeptical of Jared Kushner's Cancer Diagnosis
"I saw the guy every day. There's no sign that he was in any pain or danger or whatever," Peter Navarro said of Kushner.
Steve Bannon Asks DOJ Why Mark Meadows Not Prosecuted Over Jan. 6 Probe
Bannon believes the reasons why the former White House chief of staff was not also charged with congressional contempt will be crucial to his own defense.
Peter Navarro Admits He Is Struggling to Find a Legal Team
Navarro wrote in a letter to Judge Amit Mehta that he is now "very actively seeking a legal team" but is facing "a number of hurdles."
Peter Navarro Says FBI Agents Strip-Searched Him During Arrest
The ex-Trump aide told Tucker Carlson he was treated like "an Al Qaeda Terrorist" during his time in custody after he was charged with defying a subpoena.
Ted Lieu Derides Louie Gohmert Over 'Can't Even Lie to Congress' Complaint
Gohmert complained on Friday that "if you're a Republican, you can't even lie to Congress or lie to an FBI agent or they're coming after you."
Trump, Top Admin Officials to Be Indicted, Former Attorney General Predicts
Eric Holder assessed Friday that the ongoing investigation in Georgia's Fulton County is a "layup" of a potential prosecution of the former president.
Cooperation May Be Factor as DOJ Declines to Charge Meadows and Scavino
The Justice Department declined to prosecute two ex-Trump aides who provided limited cooperation with the January 6 committee, which is questioning the move.
Gohmert Gives Take on Navarro Indictment: 'You Can't Even Lie to Congress'
Repeating a talking point on the indictment of a former Trump adviser, Louie Gohmert suggested it was unfair Republicans couldn't lie to Congress or the FBI.
Peter Navarro 'Treasonous,' Glenn Kirschner Declares as Trump Ally Indicted
In an interview with Newsweek, ex-federal prosecutor Kirschner explained his tweet that said, "Navarro is a stone-cold clown. And a treasonous one at that."
Judge Overseeing Peter Navarro Case Also Handling Civil Suit Against Trump
Judge Amit Mehta serves on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Trump Ally Admits Impeaching Biden Wouldn't Be Good for the Country
Former Donald Trump adviser Peter Navarro said Thursday he would "lead the charge" against Democratic lawmakers if Republicans are in power again in 2024.
Peter Navarro to Represent Himself in Lawsuit Against Jan. 6 Panel
The White House adviser to Trump refused to comply with a congressional subpoena.
Trump Allies May Be Prosecuted as Accessories to 'Crimes': Glenn Kirschner
The former U.S. Army prosecutor named several former White House officials, saying they were "covering up" Trump's criminal behavior.
Every Member of Donald Trump's Inner Circle Facing Contempt Claims
On Wednesday, Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino became the latest among Trump's former aides to come under fire for refusing to testify before the January 6 committee.
Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino Face Year in Jail if Charged With Contempt
The pair are the latest of Donald Trump's inner circle to face possible prosecution for defying their January 6 panel subpoenas.
Navarro, Scavino Cases Referred to DOJ After House Votes Them in Contempt
The resolution to charge the former aides of ex-President Donald Trump passed 220-203, with only two Republicans supporting the measure.
Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino One Step Closer to Jan. 6 Criminal Contempt
A House panel advanced contempt of Congress charges for two Trump aides who've stonewalled the January 6 probe.
Jamie Raskin: Executive Privilege Is Not for Peter Navarro To 'Plot Coups'
The House committee investigating the January 6 riot voted to hold former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress.
January 6 Committee Sends Message to AG Merrick Garland: 'Do Your Job
The panel investigating the insurrection has called on the head of the DoJ to charge more of Donald Trump's allies after they were referred for contempt.
Jan. 6 Committee Hails Court Ruling, Votes on Contempt Charges
The committee unanimously voted 9-0 in favor of referring criminal charges for the former Trump officials after they defiled subpoenas demanding they testify and hand over documents relevant to the Capitol attack.
Peter Navarro Will Talk With Jan. 6 Committee; If They Clear It With Trump
Navarro said it isn't his privilege to "waive" the executive privilege Trump's invoked, so if the House wants him to testify, they have to negotiate with Trump.
Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Former Trump Trade Adviser Peter Navarro
The subpoena cites information from Navarro's book that suggests he helped create a plan to delay the certification of the results and overturn the election.
MSNBC Host Confronts Peter Navarro Over 'Peaceful People' Claim About 1/6
"The Capitol Police were being beaten and attacked by Trump fans. I think you know that," Ari Melber told the former Trump admin official.
