Peter Navarro

Peter Navarro holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard. He is one of only three senior White House officials to serve with Donald Trump from the 2016 campaign to the end of President Trump’s first term.

Mr. Navarro was the West Wing’s chief China Hawk and manufacturing czar. He served as Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy and, during the pandemic, Defense Production Act Policy Coordinator.

His Communist China trilogy includes The Coming China Wars (2006), Death By China (2011), and Crouching Tiger (2015). His White House memoirs include In Trump Time and Taking Back Trump’s America. His top-rated Taking Back Trump’s America podcast appears on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts. Sign up for his substack at http://peternavarro.substack.com. He can be reached at takingbacktrumpsamerica@gmail.com.

Columns by Peter Navarro

Democrats’ preemptive pardon paradox

The Democrats' preemptive pardon gambit is a tacit admission of their partisan weaponization of America's justice system. What should we, the people, do about this outrage? Published December 10, 2024

A pardon for Hunter, prison for Navarro, injustice for all

No one has the right to be more disgusted about President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter than I am. Published December 3, 2024

Drill, baby, drill and $50 oil to curb inflation

Of the many reasons Donald Trump trounced Kamala Harris, inflation is at or near the top of list. Too many Americans are being forced to choose between food, medicine and a roof over their head. Published November 26, 2024

Trump’s Cabinet speaks for America

Actions speak louder than words. That's the clear message of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet selections thus far. Published November 19, 2024

Thank you Donald Trump for the Kamala Harris shellacking

The biggest difference between Donald Trump's victory in 2016 and 2024 is Sherlock Holmes' "dog that didn't bark." Published November 12, 2024

Senate Republicans must promise a Trump recess and open ballot for Speaker

On Nov. 13, Senate Republicans will hide behind closed doors and elect a new majority leader. Published November 11, 2024

Implementing Trump’s border and trade policy agendas

If Donald Trump wins the election, he will aggressively pursue a policy agenda designed to rapidly fulfill every campaign promise he has made. Published November 5, 2024

Trump will take the helm and get America back on track

America is in deep trouble at home and abroad. Vice President Kamala Harris is responsible for much of this trouble. Former President Donald Trump will get us out of it. Published October 29, 2024

How Obama and Clinton are losing North Carolina for Harris

If Vice President Kamala Harris loses North Carolina, she will lose the election. Published October 22, 2024

Could Bureau of Prisons determine election outcome?

Little did I know when I went to federal prison in Miami in defense of our Constitution that I would moonlight as an investigative reporter and uncover a $5 billion waste of taxpayer money. Published October 15, 2024

Harris’ destructive policy agenda slams key battleground states

Kamala Harris' "woke," inflationary policies are gutting American manufacturing and energy production. Published October 8, 2024

Trump tariffs will facilitate fair trade

The Trump tariffs will make America and American manufacturing great again. Here's what you need to know. Published October 1, 2024

Campaigns of illusion: From Biden’s basement to Harris’ Potemkin village

Vice President Kamala Harris traffics in illusions and lies. She is savaging America's electoral process while setting this nation up for a likely economic collapse, possible world war and certain socialist coup. Published September 24, 2024

Trump scored a TKO over Harris in debate

The only thing the debate revealed was Vice President Kamala Harris' arrogance and, with all her childish facial features and over-animation as former President Donald Trump spoke, her immaturity. Published September 17, 2024

Trump debate preparation 101: Some helpful tips

Former President Donald Trump's preparation for Tuesday's debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC need consist only of watching two short videos. Published September 9, 2024

Tiananmen Tim Walz, our Manchurian VP candidate

The story of Kamala Harris' pick for vice president, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and his kowtowing relationship with China reads like a modern-day remake of "The Manchurian Candidate." Published September 3, 2024

Trump’s ultimate battleground twist: Taking on Big Pharma with Kennedy

"President Trump Will Make America Healthy Again." That's the title of a chapter from my new book, "The New MAGA Deal." Donald Trump's commitment to improving the health of all Americans -- particularly our children -- immediately puts into focus the shared interests of Mr. Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as well as the strategic importance of Mr. Kennedy's timely endorsement of Mr. Trump. Published August 27, 2024