A D.C. jury has spoken, delivering a thunderbolt verdict to one of Trump’s once right-hand men. Peter Navarro, the man behind Trump’s assertive trade maneuvers and the COVID-19 pandemic response, stood accused. And after a mere three-hour consideration, the jury sealed his fate: Guilty on both charges of contempt of Congress. The weight of this conviction? Up to a year behind bars for each count, with his sentencing set to be unveiled on January 12.
Peter Navarro Found Guilty : The Heart of the Trial
In the courtroom’s quietude, federal prosecutors laid out their case, emphasizing Navarro’s disregard for a February 2022 document production deadline and his conspicuous absence from a March 2022 deposition. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Aloi minced no words: Navarro’s reasons for non-compliance, whether rooted in Trump’s claimed executive privilege or not, were irrelevant. She drew a vivid picture: “The defendant had to comply…like a ship sticking to a set course despite stormy seas.” It wasn’t about why he didn’t comply, but the stark fact that he didn’t.
