Peter Navarro got out of prison and gave an impassioned speech at the RNC: Watch
Peter Navarro, the former Director of United States Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy took the podium at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday to attack the Department of Justice, the judiciary and the January 6 Committee in a sharp rebuke of calls of unity during the first high profile political event since the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Navarro served under former President Trump. In March, he became the first Trump aide to be imprisoned for efforts related to trying to steal the 2020 election. He was sentenced to four months in prison for Contempt of Congress for refusing to testify to the January 6 committee.
The RNC crowd chanted, "welcome home" and "fight" before Navarro began his speech. The speech was Navarro's first public appearance since leaving a federal prison Wednesday morning.
The Republican National Convention is in Milwaukee through Thursday where Trump on Thursday will formally accept the party’s nomination for the 2024 Election.
USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network have more than 60 journalists on the ground in Milwaukee and you can follow along with our live blog for updates throughout the day.
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What to know about Peter Navarro
Who he is: Trump aide, Former Director of United States Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy
What role he plays: Navarro is scheduled to speak at the convention the same day he was released from prison
Key quote: "If we don't control our government, their government will control us."
More: Who is speaking at the RNC? See full list of speakers and who's already taken the podium
When and where is the Republican National Convention?
The Republicans' convention will take place over four days, from July 15-18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks, will be the main venue for the RNC.
There also will be events at the nearby University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Baird Center.
How can you watch the event and stay up-to-date on convention news?
USA TODAY is streaming the RNC from start to finish, and you can watch it here starting Monday, July 15:
Updates from the RNC will be available at gopconvention2024.com.
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