Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro was released from prison on July 17, 2024, after serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress. He is scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Central time.
Navarro gained notoriety for his role in Trump's attempts to overturn the election results in 2021, leading the U.S. Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy under President Trump.
He was sentenced to prison after defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Navarro attempted to argue that he was acting at Trump's direction when refusing to comply with the subpoena but was unable to present sufficient evidence.
Navarro is best known for his involvement in developing Trump's protectionist trade policies, including tariffs against China. He also managed supply chains during the coronavirus pandemic, securing personal protective equipment and other essential supplies.
Despite his recent release from prison, Navarro has not lost his fiery spirit. In a speech at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night, he attacked the Department of Justice, the judiciary, and the January 6 Committee. He claimed that Democrats come for your kids by indoctrinating them with poisonous attitudes on race and gender.
Navarro's speech was one of the longest at 10 minutes long and received some of the most enthusiastic applause from convention attendees. He embraced his fiancée onstage to wild cheers, emphasizing unity in his message.
Many Democrats are disenchanted with the radical left, according to Navarro, and he plans to reach out to them in his convention speech.
Navarro's release from prison and subsequent appearance at the RNC marks a significant moment for Trump supporters who view him as a hero for standing up against what they perceive as political persecution.