Trump Defends Navarro, Calls Jan. 6 Panel 'Fascist Monsters' After Former Advisor Found Guilty of Contempt

Trump defends former advisor Peter Navarro after contempt conviction
Navarro found guilty of contempt for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Trump calls committee members "Fascist Monsters" for going after Navarro
Navarro was a top trade negotiator against China in Trump administration
Navarro says he expects case to reach Supreme Court over executive privilege

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9/13/2023

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