Trump names Peter Navarro, jailed for contempt of Congress, trade adviser [View all]
Source: The Guardian
President-elect says Navarro, his former White House trade adviser, will focus on tariffs
Donald Trump said he would name former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing.
Navarro made headlines earlier this year when, in March, he was jailed for contempt of Congress.
The president-elect made the announcement along with several other positions on Truth Social, as he continues an unconventional rollout of cabinet and secretary nominations.
“I am pleased to announce that Peter Navarro, a man who was treated horribly by the Deep State, or whatever else you would like to call it, will serve as my Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing,” Trump said in a social media post.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/04/peter-navarro-trump-senior-counselor-trade-tariffs
Another shove-this-up appointment.
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