Judge Rejects Executive Privilege Defense in Peter Navarro’s Contempt of Congress Case

Former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro arrives at a district court for a motion hearing in Washington on Aug. 31, 2022. Alex Wong/Getty Images

A federal judge has rejected a key defense in former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro’s contempt of Congress case.

Mr. Navarro was indicted for contempt of Congress on June 3, 2022, for failing to comply with a subpoena from the now-defunct House Jan. 6 Subcommittee. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge.