Peter Navarro attempts to grab ‘Trump Lost’ sign following judge’s approval of contempt trial.
Former Trump Official Peter Navarro Attempts to Snatch Heckler’s Sign After Losing Bid to Avoid Trial
Former Trump administration official Peter Navarro found himself in a heated moment on Wednesday as he tried to grab a heckler’s sign that read “Trump Lost.” This incident occurred after Navarro’s unsuccessful attempt to avoid a trial over charges of contempt of Congress.
Navarro appeared in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia this week, aiming to convince a federal judge that former President Donald Trump had invoked executive privilege, which Navarro believed would protect him from testifying before the House Jan. 6 committee.
Navarro’s Claim Rejected by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta
However, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled on Wednesday that Navarro had not presented sufficient evidence to support his claim of executive privilege. Following the hearing, Navarro addressed the media while a protester held up the “Trump Lost (And you know it!)” sign behind him.
“So, here’s the problem here — Where’s CNN, is CNN here?” Navarro questioned, before attempting to snatch the sign from a woman.
“Bro, you’re already facing charges,” she responded.
“Yeah, I get it,” Navarro acknowledged before returning to the microphone podium.
Navarro’s Legal Troubles
The former Trump economic adviser is currently facing two counts related to his failure to appear for a deposition before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot. He is accused of withholding requested documents from the committee and has pleaded not guilty.
During a hearing on Monday, Judge Mehta criticized Navarro’s arguments, describing them as “pretty weak sauce” and highlighting the lack of evidence from the former president.
Navarro’s trial is scheduled to proceed on September 5th, while former White House adviser Steve Bannon, who was also charged with contempt of Congress, awaits the outcome of his appeal.
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