Peter Navarro’s Defiant Speech at Republican National Convention
Peter Navarro Addresses Convention
Peter Navarro, the former Trump official, delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, hours after being released from federal prison. He had been convicted on contempt of Congress charges for obstructing the January 6 committee investigation.
Navarro portrayed his case as prosecutorial overreach, echoing Trump’s rhetoric. “If they can come for me, if they can come for Donald Trump, they can come for you,” Navarro declared. He added, “I went to prison so you don’t have to.”
Conviction and Charges
Navarro, 75, was found guilty last September for refusing to provide documents and testimony, citing executive privilege. His involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, notably the “Green Bay Sweep,” drew the committee’s attention.
Prosecution and Sentencing
Navarro’s subpoena defiance led to a criminal referral and charges, resulting in a six-month jail sentence. Prosecutors argued that he used baseless claims of executive privilege to justify his defiance.
Defense Argument
Navarro’s defense presented evidence of Trump asserting executive privilege in a different context, but there was no explicit letter for the January 6 subpoena.
Speech Highlights
Despite the charges, Navarro received applause at the convention. He criticized Nancy Pelosi’s “sham Jan 6 committee” and defended his refusal to cooperate, stating, “The January 6 committee demanded that I betray Donald John Trump. I refused.”
Personal Note
Navarro ended his speech by introducing his fiancée, who wore a red MAGA hat, and condemned the justice department for causing his family separation: “On election day, the American people will hold these lawfare jackals accountable.”