Trump Really, Really Upset Over Navarro Conviction, Says Giuliani

Giuliani says he was with Trump when news broke of Navarro's contempt conviction. Trump was "really, really upset" about it.
Giuliani calls the conviction "absurd" and says pending charges against him and Trump are "one thing" but seeing friends/staff in legal trouble is different.
Trump took to Truth Social to offer support to Navarro, calling the Jan 6 committee "Fascist Monsters" and "political Hacks and Thugs."
Navarro was convicted for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the Jan 6 committee investigating the Capitol riot.
Giuliani gave insight into Trump's mood, saying it really upset him more than potential charges against himself.

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