Posted 1/25/2024, 5:51:42 PM
Trump White House Adviser Navarro Sentenced to 4 Months for Defying Jan. 6 Panel Subpoena
- Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months in prison for contempt of Congress for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena
- Second Trump insider convicted for contempt after Steve Bannon sentenced to 4 months in prison for same charges
- Prosecutors argued Navarro believes he's above the law; defense said he thought he was duty-bound not to comply due to executive privilege
- Judge said Navarro presented no evidence showing Trump invoked privilege regarding his testimony
- Navarro spoke against attorneys' wishes, said committee should have confirmed with Trump whether privilege was invoked