Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, discusses his refusal to comply with a subpoena regarding the January 6 attack on the US Capitol as part of the House Select Committee investigation.
Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro has been convicted of contempt of Congress for not complying with a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
Steve Bannon, another former associate of Donald Trump, was convicted last year on two contempt counts for his lack of cooperation with the House Select Committee and his case is currently on appeal.
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Navarro convicted of contempt of Congress
Peter Navarro, former trade advisor to Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt of Congress for not complying with a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. This makes Navarro the second associate of the former president to be prosecuted for failing to cooperate with the committee.
Bannon's previous conviction and ongoing appeal
Steve Bannon, another former associate of Donald Trump, was convicted last year on two contempt counts for his lack of cooperation with the House Select Committee. Bannon's case is currently on appeal, and the outcome of the appeal is still pending.
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Former Trump aide convicted of contempt of Congress