Peter Navarro's Legal Troubles Mount as Senate Votes to Subpoena Him
Former Trump Advisor Faces Investigation by House Select Committee
Thune, Cornyn Join Growing Chorus Calling for Navarro to Testify
Former White House advisor Peter Navarro is facing mounting legal challenges as the Senate voted to subpoena him in connection with the January 6th Capitol riot. Navarro, a prominent figure in Donald Trump's inner circle, has been accused of playing a key role in the events leading up to the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Senate's decision to subpoena Navarro came after the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th riot voted unanimously to issue the subpoena. The committee is seeking documents and testimony from Navarro related to his involvement in planning and executing the Capitol attack.
Navarro has been a vocal critic of the committee's investigation, calling it a "witch hunt" and refusing to cooperate with its requests for information. However, the Senate's vote to subpoena him suggests that he may be compelled to testify before the committee.
In addition to the Senate subpoena, Navarro is also facing a criminal investigation by the Justice Department. He has been charged with contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with the House Select Committee's subpoena. Navarro has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The legal challenges facing Navarro are a sign of the growing scrutiny of Trump's allies in connection with the January 6th riot. Several other Trump advisors have been subpoenaed by the House Select Committee, and some have already testified before the panel.
The Senate's vote to subpoena Navarro is a significant development in the investigation into the January 6th riot. It suggests that the Senate is taking a more active role in investigating the attack and that Navarro may be facing increased pressure to cooperate with investigators.
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