{"id":2043122,"date":"2023-09-24T11:41:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-24T15:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-white-house-aide-navarro-says-trump-paid-about-300000-in-legal-bills-for-him\/"},"modified":"2023-09-24T11:44:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T15:44:08","slug":"former-white-house-aide-navarro-says-trump-paid-about-300000-in-legal-bills-for-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-white-house-aide-navarro-says-trump-paid-about-300000-in-legal-bills-for-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Navarro: Trump covered my legal fees, around $300K."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-white-house-aide-navarro-says-trump-paid-about-300000-in-legal-bills-for-him%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2043122&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Peter Navarro Reveals Trump Helped Pay His Legal Bills<\/h2>\n<p>Peter Navarro, former White House trade adviser under President Donald Trump, disclosed in a recent interview with MSNBC that his\u2062 former boss assisted him in covering approximately $300,000 of his legal expenses. This revelation\u200c comes after Navarro was convicted of two misdemeanor counts of contempt of Congress on September 7, a decision he plans to\u2062 appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Navarro stated that his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-daily-mail-issues-public-statement-about-meghan-markle-after-losing-court-battle\/\" title=\"The Daily Mail Issues Public Statement About Meghan Markle After Losing Court Battle\">legal fees related<\/a> to the indictments have already exceeded $600,000 and are\u200d expected \u200dto reach a million dollars. \u2062He\u200b expressed frustration with what he called &#8220;lawfare,&#8221; the tactic of bankrupting individuals through legal battles when imprisonment is not possible.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u2062 serving in \u2064the Trump \u200dadministration, Navarro emphasized that he is not a \u200cwealthy individual and has dedicated\u2064 his career to job creation, saving lives, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ford-avoids-canada-walkout-as-uaw-prepares-for-more-us-auto-strikes\/\" title=\"Ford avoids Canadian strike as UAW gears up for more US auto walkouts.\">resolving labor disputes<\/a>. He\u200b expressed gratitude for Trump&#8217;s \u200bsupport during this challenging time.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/stagflation-is-just-the-beginning-for-americas-economic-crisis-peter-navarro-4766155?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Stagflation\u200c Is \u2018Just the\u2064 Beginning\u2019 for America\u2019s Economic Crisis: Peter Navarro<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; Published on\u2062 9\/30\/2022<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-reacts-to-navarro-conviction-only-china-is-celebrating-5489015?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Trump Reacts to \u2063Navarro Conviction: \u2018Only China is Celebrating\u2019<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; Published on 9\/9\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Navarro\u200c encouraged viewers to contribute to his legal defense fund \u2064through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givesendgo.com\/navarro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">defendpeter.com<\/a>. As of Friday\u200c morning, \u200bthe fund has raised over $623,000, with a goal of $895,000.<\/p>\n<p>Navarro&#8217;s legal troubles stem from his refusal \u2063to\u200b comply with a subpoena \u200bissued by the House committee investigating the January \u200c6 breach of the U.S.\u2062 Capitol. Following his conviction, Trump defended Navarro on his Truth Social platform, criticizing the committee as partisan \u200dand praising Navarro&#8217;s contributions as a trade negotiator.<\/p>\n<p>Each count of contempt\u200b of Congress carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison and fines up to \u200b$100,000. Navarro&#8217;s\u2062 sentencing is scheduled for January 12, 2024. He has denounced the charges as outrageous and plans to appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Navarro \u200cis the second Trump \u200caide to face contempt of \u2064Congress charges, following \u200dSteve Bannon.\u200b During the interview, Navarro\u2064 expressed no regrets about his decision not to testify before the House select\u200d committee, stating that it raises\u200d important constitutional questions about the separation of powers.<\/p>\n<p>Navarro intends to take his case to the\u200b appeals court and potentially the Supreme Court, arguing \u2062for the preservation of effective and candid presidential decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><em>Jack Phillips contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the revelation of Trump&#8217;s assistance to Navarro raise concerns about equity and fairness within the legal system<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/ex-trump-adviser-navarro-convicted-contempt-congress-2021-09-07\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;>Ex-Trump \u200dadviser Navarro convicted of\u2062 contempt of Congress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msnbc.com\/the-beat-with-ari\/watch\/former-trump-trade-adviser-peter-navarro-says-ex-president-helped-cover-some-of-his-legal-bills-122301669693\" target=\"_blank\">Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro says ex-president helped cover some of his legal bills<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Navarro&#8217;s revelation has sparked debate and raised questions about the ethical implications of a former president assisting his close advisors with legal\u2063 fees. Critics argue that this could potentially\u2062 be seen as\u2063 a form\u2062 of bribery or an abuse\u2064 of power, as it creates a sense of indebtedness and loyalty.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200dsupporters of Trump argue that he\u2064 has the right to financially \u2062support those he believes have been \u200bunjustly targeted and that\u200d his actions are consistent with his commitment to \u2062loyalty and protection of his team members. They claim that this is not an uncommon practice and that\u200b in the world of politics, legal battles can often become financially\u2063 devastating for individuals, making it important for support to come from various sources, including former\u200b colleagues and friends.<\/p>\n<p>This situation brings to light\u2063 the larger issue of legal \u2063costs and the impact they can have on individuals and their ability to access justice. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ilhan-omar-other-leftists-distract-from-capitol-attack-by-focusing-on-gun-control-and-racism\/\" title=\"Ilhan Omar, Other Leftists, Distract From Capitol Attack By Focusing On Gun Control And Racism\">high-profile figures<\/a> like Navarro may receive help from influential friends and \u200bassociates, many individuals without such resources are left to navigate the legal system alone. This raises questions about equity and fairness within the legal system and the potential\u200c for injustice that can arise when\u200b individuals are \u200bunable to\u200d afford\u2062 a competent \u2063defense.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the revelation \u2062of\u2063 Trump&#8217;s assistance to\u200d Navarro in covering his legal bills opens up a broader conversation about the role \u2062and responsibilities of former presidents, the perils of legal battles, and the need for reform within the legal system to \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bipartisan-senators-introduce-bill-to-protect-college-athletes\/\" title=\"Bipartisan Senators propose bill for safeguarding college athletes.\">ensure equal access<\/a> to justice for\u2064 all individuals, regardless of their financial means.<\/p>\n<p>As Peter Navarro continues his legal battle and the debate surrounding Trump&#8217;s involvement in his legal\u200c fees unfolds, the outcome of this \u2064case may have lasting implications for both \u2063former presidents and their close advisors, as well as broader discussions on ethics, fairness, and access \u2064to justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peter Navarro, an ex-Trump administration member, disclosed that his former boss aided him in covering approximately $300,000 in legal expenses. 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