His defense hinged on executive privilege and a unique form of testimonial immunity designed to protect presidential aides from spilling privileged beans.
Yet, federal prosecutors were unwavering. Their stance? There’s zilch proof of Trump granting such immunity.
Further, they pointed out the chink in Navarro’s armor: the committee wasn’t prying into official acts cloaked in executive privilege but potential unofficial actions tied to the insurrection.
Echoes from the Past and a Glimpse into the Future
While Navarro isn’t the lone Trump aide slapped with a contempt of Congress charge related to the Jan. 6 select committee subpoena, he stands apart as the only one still in Trump’s inner circle during the insurrection’s eruption.
Reflecting on similar tales, former White House aide Steve Bannon found himself ensnared in this legal quagmire.
Convicted in July 2022, Bannon’s punishment was a four-month sentence.
However, the prison gates haven’t clanged shut for him yet, as his conviction is on pause awaiting an appeal this October.
