Judge Rejects Peter Navarro’s Bid to Leave Prison Early

Former adviser to ex-President Donald Trump asked for sentence to be adjusted.

Former adviser to ex-President Donald Trump Peter Navarro holds a press conference before turning himself in to a federal prison in Miami, Fla., on March 19, 2024. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

A federal judge on May 15 rejected a bid by former White House official Peter Navarro to leave prison early.

Mr. Navarro, who is serving a four-month prison sentence after being convicted of contempt of Congress, filed an emergency motion on May 9 asking to be resentenced.