In a recent announcement, President-elect Donald Trump revealed that he will be appointing Peter Navarro as a senior counselor focused on trade and manufacturing for his upcoming administration. Navarro, who previously served as an advisor, is notable for having faced legal consequences tied to the events of January 6, when the U.S. Capitol was attacked.

Trump shared this development on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that this new role will capitalize on Navarro’s comprehensive experience within the White House and his analytical and media expertise.

During Trump’s initial term in office, Navarro was a significant figure in trade discussions. However, he was also charged with contempt of Congress for disregarding a subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6 incident. Navarro received a sentence of four months in prison, which he referred to as an example of the “partisan weaponization of the judicial system.”

Following his release, Navarro made headlines when he addressed the audience at the Republican National Convention in July. He made a bold claim, stating, “I went to prison so you won’t have to,” highlighting his view of persecution for political reasons.

In addition to Navarro’s appointment, Trump announced other key appointments within his administration. Michael Whatley has been selected to chair the Republican National Committee, a position he held alongside Lara Trump during the recent election cycle.

Furthermore, Trump has appointed Daniel Driscoll as the Secretary of the Army, Jared Isaacman as the Administrator of NASA, and Adam Boehler as the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, signaling a diverse spectrum of leadership choices as he prepares for his next term.