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Peter Navarro, the former White House adviser to President Donald Trump, is preparing to go to trial Monday on federal charges of illegally Circumventing Congress to build the southern border wall.
Navarro is facing a false statement charge and a charge of making a false claim to the Department of Defense. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison.
Navarro’s defense team withdrew from the case in late October—leaving him without the legal representation he needs to adequately defend himself. Additionally, the mounting legal costs associated with the case have left Navarro with overwhelming bills.
Navarro has maintained his innocence throughout the case. Despite his dwindling resources, his current legal team is prepared to use vigorous defense strategies to protect him. This could involve attacking the credibility of the prosecution’s witnesses, presenting evidence to discount the assertions of the prosecution, and more.
Navarro is also likely to use the case to showcase the harshness of the criminal justice system. While attacking the prosecution’s assertions, he is likely to argue that he acted out of a sense of duty to the president. He might also argue that the overestimation of the likely cost of the border wall could not have been known prior to the fact.
Navarro’s case is notable both because of the serious charges he is facing and because it involves the issue of executive power. Regardless of the outcome, it is likely to have an impact on not only Navarro, but also on the office of the president and the limits of the executive branch.