Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Accused of Using Post to Sway 2020 Race
- Navarro accused of violating Hatch Act in comments on Biden
- He made comments to reporters and on social media, report says
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President Donald Trump’s trade adviser, Peter Navarro, willfully broke the law by engaging in political activity in his official capacity, the latest member of the administration accused of such violations, according to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.
Navarro used media appearances and social media in an attempt to influence the outcome of the 2020 presidential contest, in violation of the Hatch Act, according to a report released Monday by the government agency. He continued to flout the law even after being told he was being investigated for doing so, the report said.