Trump names Peter Navarro, jailed for contempt of Congress, trade adviser

[erronis]

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

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Another shove-this-up appointment.

[Evolve Dammit]

1. "No Felon Left Behind".

[Karasu]

2. It's fucking absurd that felons are even eligible for positions like this.

Makes you wonder what the purpose is of following the law in this fucking country anymore. If you can be a criminal and still be the president, a cabinet secretary, or trade adviser, what is the damn point?

The law really is just for poor people. I don't see how anyone can possibly fucking pretend otherwise now.

[Evolve Dammit]

3. Indeed. Don't want to hear "No one is above the rule of law."