If Peter Navarro ever doubted the consequences of defying a subpoena, he’s about to face a roaring reality check next to a zoo. As he contemplates his impending prison stint, the prospect of hearing the lions roar each morning might just be the loudest reminder of the subpoenas he chose to ignore.
It’s a tale of irony where the man who thought he could evade the law is now seeking solace from the law of the jungle. With Navarro’s legal escapades taking center stage, it seems the only thing wilder than his legal battles is the wildlife next door.
As noted by CNN, the former Trump White House advisor is facing the looming prospect of prison, pending a last-minute reprieve from the Supreme Court, and he envisions his forthcoming tenure spent amidst air-conditioned confines and bunking in a dormitory tailored for “elderly” male inmates, conveniently adjacent to a zoo.
Scheduled to commence his sentence for contempt of Congress, Navarro, 74 is slated to report to a minimum-security federal Bureau of Prisons satellite camp in Miami. His consultant, Sam Mangel, paints a picture of the atmosphere, remarking, “Not only can you hear the lions… you can hear the lions roar every morning.”
Expressing apprehension, Mangel disclosed Navarro’s trepidation, emphasizing the uncertainty of entering an unfamiliar environment.
“He’s nervous,” Mangel told the news network of Navarro. “Anybody, regardless of the length of their sentence, is going into an unknown world.”
Navarro’s conviction stems from his failure to comply with congressional subpoenas pertinent to the investigation of the January 6, 2021, US Capitol assault. Despite ongoing appeals, Navarro faces a four-month sentence, paralleled by his compatriot, Steve Bannon.
In the event the Supreme Court abstains from intervening, Navarro’s actual imprisonment duration is likely to be curtailed owing to federal inmate early release provisions. Mangel anticipates a period of approximately 90 days served.
The correctional facility in Miami, housing fewer than 200 inmates, notably accommodates a substantial population from Puerto Rico. Navarro’s access to communication channels and news sources within the facility will mitigate his sense of isolation.
The Justice Department has petitioned the Supreme Court to dismiss Navarro’s final appeal, deeming his arguments baseless. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar contends that Navarro’s failure to comply with subpoenas overrides any potential privilege claims, urging the court to uphold his conviction.
