Peter Navarro calls for Congress to reject Jan. 6 findings

Peter Navarro, a former adviser to Donald Trump, has publicly called for Congress to pass a resolution that would reject the findings of the Jan. 6 Committee investigation. He expressed his hope during an appearance on the "Just the News, No Noise" TV show, stating that such a resolution would have been beneficial for himself, Steve Bannon, and Trump if it had been enacted earlier. Navarro has been vocal about his disdain for the Jan. 6 Committee, labeling it a "witch hunt" aimed at undermining Trump’s political future. Navarro's legal troubles stem from his conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress, which occurred last year. This conviction was a result of his failure to comply with a subpoena issued by the House committee investigating the events surrounding the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol in 2021. His sentencing to prison earlier this year has further fueled his narrative that the committee was not genuinely investigating the insurrection but rather constructing a case against Trump. In his remarks, Navarro criticized the formation of the Jan. 6 Committee, asserting that its primary goal was to prevent Trump from running for president again. He believes that the committee's actions were politically motivated and aimed at discrediting Trump rather than seeking the truth about the events of that day. Navarro's call for Congress to repudiate the committee's findings reflects a broader sentiment among some Trump allies who view the investigation as a partisan attack. This ongoing discourse highlights the deep divisions in American politics regarding the events of Jan. 6 and the implications for future elections.